I dub them the German Killswitch Engage for better and worse. Caliban, forming in 1997 have released 7 full length albums, all basically relying on staccato riffing, driving verses, and epic choruses to hook the listener. Caliban fall in between the genre’s constraints although they’ve been around a lot longer than most of these other metal influenced hardcore bands that integrate cleanly sung choruses into brutal hardcore. Modern metalcore on one hand is loved by many with it’s fashionable image, catchy choruses, and sick breakdowns while hated by others for the same exact reasons. Sure they look cute but once you turn your back on a Great Horned Owl, watch out because it’s going to rip you apart with it’s talons. What most people don’t know however, is that owls are savage mother***ers that dispose of their prey in the most vile of manners. Most people are amused by owls with their plump body structure and oddly cute HOOT! HOOT! HOOTING! patterns that echo through the night. Like an owl perhaps with it’s piercing eyes, constantly angry facial expressions, and seamless ability to turn their heads around to an 270 degree extent. Often times melodic and atmospheric, and at other times savage and relentless, Caliban explore new territory while staying true to their Review Summary: Powerful songwriting and strong musicanship have revitalized the career of this long running German metalcore outfit.
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