Dead Cross presents: Reign of Error
Mike Patton, Dave Lombardo, Justin Pearson and Michael Crain are among the most highly respected musicians in the metal community and beyond. Their most recent release as Dead Cross is titled “Reign Of Error,” and it sets the bar higher with an uncompromising hardcore sound with elements of thrash. What makes this song quite special is the fact that it tips the hat off to the old-school days of the genre, without necessarily trying to cash in on the nostalgia aspect like so many other bands seem to be doing. On the one hand, the roots of the band are clear. On the other, Dead Cross continues to carve its own path, one blistering song after another. The track is executed at breakneck speed, and the guitar riffing cuts through beautifully, while still allowing the vocals to stand out. The song is feature on Dead Cross’ sophomore album, aptly titled “II.” While the 9 featured songs are excellent and relentless in their own right, “Reign Of Error” is an outstanding moment, as it captures the band’s angst at a particularly stressful time, as members where coping with illness and other personal issues. The fury of this song shows their willingness to overcome all challenges and continue to press on, pushing forward with as much energy as ever. While “Reign of Error” features elements of thrash and extreme metal, the band’s passion for old-school hardcore punk is quite a huge element of their sound. Fans of artists such as Black Flag, Circle Jerks and Minor Threat will immediately empathize with the sound of this release.”Reign of Error” is definitely one of the most shred-friendly songs on this release, but it still retains the immediacy and back-to-basics twist that makes the album so distinctive. -Georgina Strilakos
Find out more about Dead Cross and listen to the full “II” album on Spotify.