Only a few years ago, and on the back of their well-received 'Zion' EP (Sony), Crossfaith were heralded as the next big thing, armed with a formidable live reputation and an electronica/dance heavy brand of metalcore that oozed crossover appeal. Fast forward to 2018 and the Osaka troupe haven’t quite risen to such promised heights, to the extent that a brand new album seems to have almost fallen under the radar to some - not that they have lost any edge, as 'Ex Machina' (UNFD) is not only their most creative release to date, but their strongest since 'Zion'. Continue reading
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