UNEARTH
III: In The Eyes of Fire
Metal Blade Records 2006
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What’s the 4-1-1?
Post hardcore/metal titans Unearth release their follow up to 2004’s The Oncoming Storm.

Genre
Metal / Hardcore / Post hardcore

The Good
“Giles” has a strong initiation as the guitar movement is impressive. The song in general is a top notch song; one of the greatest on the album. “This Glorious Nightmare” supports the guitar dominance again and without a doubt has the ‘Unearth feel’ to it. Which means, when you hear the guitar riff..you KNOW it’s Unearth. The harmonies in this song are certainly appealing as well. “So it Goes” is possibly the most melodic on the album. Even the beginning of the song shows that off with the beautiful sounding guitar melody. This melody and harmony mix continues everywhere in the song, which is just something I love and it makes this track amazing. The solo in this song is intense and exciting. “Bled Dry” has within it some intimidating guitar riffage.

The Bad
Nothing notable

The Verdict
The Oncoming Storm was a grand album. With it being as good as it was; I didn’t want the new album to be a repeat. I wanted it to be better. And Unearth have accomplished that. This album is more matured in a sense, and the melody is greater as well. Weather the listeners think that The Oncoming Storm is better than this album, or visa-versa, there is one thing they all can agree on; This album is one fantastic work of music.

Did You Know?
Unearth played the second stage on Ozzfest 2004. The following year, they played on the first run of the 2005 Sounds of the Underground Tour. And to top it all off, this year they took on a headlining slot on the second stage at Ozzfest.

Rating: out of 5

Related Reviews:
Unearth - The Oncoming Storm

--Derek Carey