The Physics Of Fire - Becoming the Archetype

The second full-length release from Christian metalcore band Becoming the Archetype is a little disappointing after the strength of their debut, and despite the progressive elements that continue to be plagiarised from melodic death metal bands such as Opeth, the music here is all far too repetitive to be of interest as the album plods onwards. The melodic death metal lead guitars have now become more or less a cliche, standing out too prominently amidst the yelled verses just as the mellow sections of every single song act more as a jarring interruption than a seamless central movement. This album also sees the inevitable move away from death metal growls to include ...  Read the complete review