If you've never experienced the Oklahoma metal scene, or slam death metal, you're in for a treat. "Slamming Gangster Groove" as they themselves reference this music is full of rap samples, blaxploitation samples, and hard-core grooves. From Damonteal Harris' growling vocals, to Jason Parrish & Mychal Soto's chugging guitars the sound is uniquely metallic. Coupled with Joe Pelletier's rhythm section Austin Hirom (replaced by Chip Smith) had the bass answer. While gore, murder, and thuggery aren't for everyone, if you like metal in general this should be a no brainer. Three years in, this album finds the band sitting on a throne all but there's in southern metal. OKC produced a maven of excitement and hopefully everyone buys it up. Already announced on the "Louder Than Life" festival in Kentucky, it may result in much needed national exposure. After 11 mistakes and this album they deserve it. Keep your ears peeled for more from them.
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