Norma Jean – ‘Deathrattle Sing For Me’ [Album Review]

Few things age better with time. Of course, as it is with most things, there are always outliers. Metalcore pioneers Norma Jean might just be one of them. The group’s latest release Deathrattle Sing For Me, might be some of the best work from their illustrious 20+ year career. Mixing in all elements of the extreme side of music, Deathrattle Sing For Me is also a landscape of experimental noise rock with perfectly placed pop hooks and rhythms that, after a few vinyl spins, remain with you. And though blending elements of all of those genres certainly might be difficult, what is more impressive is the fluidity of the songs throughout the collective piece of work. Nothing here seems forced; in fact, the opposite. DSFM feels as natural as anything you’ll hear in the metal world this year. It’s...

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