The Machinery Of Oblivion - Arcane Order

The Arcane Order is a death metal band from Denmark whose style, while not exactly original, is at least an interesting and talented mix of some of the best and heaviest elements from the melodic death metal scene, without any of the metalcore tarnishing that's seen it stagnate in recent years. Their thrashing approach is most reminiscent of At the Gates, or more specifically the later off-shoots The Haunted and The Crown, while skilfully incorporating the futuristic and melodic elements that worked so well for Soilwork before they became weak. As essentially a heavier and faster Soilwork album this works a treat, though the similarity of the songs does make ...  Read the complete review