A cover which apparently tries to illustrate the band’s name eventually does not look as corrosive as it should – it looks more like plaster, copious doses of plaster, but in the end it is the intention that counts.
CORROSIF are getting a lot of attention from the Back to the Grave crew – this being the second review on the same upload – but it is pretty much the band’s ‘fault’: in addition to having sent two CDs at once, CORROSIF deserve the exposure for a number of reasons, notably the band’s professionalism and independent efforts.
If you look into the booklet you get the impression that CORROSIF have become a septet, but officially they are still six: Fab (vocals), Luigi (guitar), Seb (guitar), Chris (bass), Nico (drums) and Antonio (rap vocals). ‘Rap vocals?!!!’ I hear you ask. Yes, it is the rap vocals which really manage to annoy me severely in an otherwise interesting CD, better than the first one on a number of levels. Even if the rap parts go beyond the limits of my tolerance, at least there are not that many parts. So much for the better.
Musically, CORROSIF follow the path trod on Skeleton Kit while still presenting a number of new/fresh ideas, starting with the SLAYER-inspired opening track. This album depicts CORROSIF as a band with touches of modern metal meets MACHINE HEAD, PANTERA or MESHUGGAH, but there is a different something about these Swiss milk-chocolates that makes their music trademark (even if they do not quite reach the demanding MESHUGGAH level).
CORROSIF will probably not please many readers of Soundcult, but the fact is that they are somewhat of a fresh breeze in the (alternative) metal scene.
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Cover Corrosif – Join Us Front
Additional Information
CORROSIF emerged from Switzerland’s diverse metal scene during the early 2000s, when the country was producing bands that blended traditional heavy metal with modern alternative and nu-metal influences. The Swiss metal scene of this period was characterized by its technical proficiency and willingness to experiment with different vocal styles and genre combinations.
The band’s incorporation of rap vocals reflects the broader trend in European metal during this era, when many acts were exploring the fusion of hip-hop elements with heavy music, following the success of bands like LINKIN PARK and later LIMP BIZKIT. Switzerland’s multicultural environment and proximity to various European music scenes made it a natural breeding ground for such genre-blending experiments.
Join Us represents the kind of independent metal release that was becoming increasingly common in the early 2000s, as improved recording technology and distribution networks allowed bands to maintain professional standards while remaining unsigned to major labels. The album’s progression from their previous work Skeleton Kit demonstrates the band’s commitment to evolving their sound while maintaining their core identity within the modern metal framework.