Making the move to 3DOT Recordings was a good move for this Italian metalcore band. They have the technical prowess and the heaviness that hanging out with Periphery is a great place for them to be. No other label could allow Destrage to push the boundaries of progressive metal more than they already have. I’m not sure who produced the album, but the sound is so much more sophisticated than Destrage’s previous stuff. It’s heavy, it’s crazy, and it’s huge.
A Commercial Break That Lasts Forever is a fantastic intro to Destrage’s unique style of music; a whirlwind of irregular time signatures and 7-string breakdowns with the occasional reprieve of a catchy refrain. No two songs are structured the same way, making the whole 43 minute record as unpredictable as a tweeker in a funhouse. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on it, they send you Private Party, featuring and unmistakably produced by Devin Townsend. That song sounds like it was dropped off by a flying saucer. Shit gets even weirder a little later with a Stone Temple Pilots cover.
Just like you shouldn’t vacuum a Sharpie-sized line up your nose if you’ve never tried coke before, this album is not for the uninitiated. These guys are like tigers who have just been let out of their cage, and they’re exploring the things they can do with their newfound freedom. I suggest getting familiarized with this band and building up a tolerance, otherwise you may as well put a pot over your head and smack it with a wooden spoon.
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