I Killed Everyone - Dead Peasants

One of the innovators and most well-known bands of the Deathcore genre, Whitechapel recently claimed that 'Deathcore is dead.' While it may be dying due to being flooded with bands continuing to take the same approach which leads to repetitiveness, some rise above. I Killed Everyone are one of those bands, with their debut album 'Dead Peasants' they have created something that is enough to stand out and make people notice this brutal bunch.

I Killed Everyone have been active since 2008 with a Demo and an EP under their belts. This full length album is definitely just as impressive as any other debut LP I've heard. Deathcore may be slowly dying or already dead to some people, but it's great to see some bands such as these guys making impressive music and keeping it interesting at the same time. There are breakdowns galore on here, but they're some of the best breakdowns in the genre that I've heard since early Whitechapel and Rose Funeral. I don't know much about I Killed Everyone as I've only just discovered them, but I can tell you that they are well worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre. They stay true to the Deathcore sound in every sense of the meaning but also they do a great job of keeping the listener from getting bored and asking themselves 'Didn't I just hear that before?'

Each member of the band sounds tight and showcases a wide range of talent, although I have read that there have been a few line-up changes here and there. The vocals are absolutely devastating and heavy, with some insane low growls that fit the music perfectly. Another thing I noticed was the use of keys on this album; they've used just the right amount and haven't gone overboard like some bands tend to. If you're one of those people who are tired and bored with how the Deathcore scene has turned out, then this album probably won't change your mind. But if you're like me and still have a soft spot for heavy as fuck breakdowns, chugging riffs and brutal vocals, then you'll love this just as much as I did. I really hope I Killed Everyone can gather a stable line-up and continue to provide us with some top notch, quality Deathcore. You can really tell that they are passionate and very talented, which will be enough to see success for this great band. Check out 'Dead Peasants' right now!

8.5/10