Buried In Verona – Vultures Above, Lions Below

From the outset it’s clear that Sydney’s Buried In Verona used this album as somewhat of a cathartic therapy session, to get all of the weight of recent turmoil off their shoulders, and in doing so they have produced one of their better albums to date.

It’s hard to tell if the new band members played a part in incorporating new elements into their sound, or if they were simply following recent trends in the hardcore scene. Thankfully though, by focusing on melody, both in the lyrics and guitar work, with only the occasional fall-back on typical hardcore breakdowns the songs here are tighter and more impactful. (JA)

Star Rating: ***