ZombiesNO are punk rock band based in Paris, France and this is their new, fifth release. This one offers twelve songs of fast and modern technical skate melodic hardcore punk, yet still standing with one foot firmly in nineties old school melodic punk rock waters. In some moments the songs remind me of Strung Out and Propagandhi, but at some times of let us say Lagwagon in more metallic songs and also a bit of No Use For A Name, especially in lyrics department which are great and I enjoyed reading them while listening to the album. Lyrics are personal, a kind of introspective, yet give hope and light in these troubled and darkened times, so that is another plus. Songs are mainly fast with some blistering guitar work and short solos, change of tempo and vocals that are deeper but singing great, backing vocal harmonies are fantastic. One of my personal favorites is Monster/Enemy In Common being darkened personal yet political anthem with awesome thrash metal solo and superb melody and lyrics. I am very impressed with musicianship of these guys and the energy they create. Just great record if you love your melodic hardcore punk done with skill and smart.
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