Album Review: KillSET – “S.T.F.U.”
It’s no secret that nu-metal died a long time ago. But
apparently no one told KillSET. Even though the much-maligned genre has become
a punchline and the butt of many jokes nowadays, this rock outfit is helping to
lead the charge of a mini-nu-metal revolution. While their latest, S.T.F.U. gets off to a slow start
(opener “Get Up” is worth four minutes of your time), it picks up steam as it
rolls on “Tomorrow,” a destructive force of rap metal verses and stomping
screams. KillSET transform the innocent and breezy early-90’s R&B vibe of
Kris Kross’ “Jump” into something intrinsically dangerous, vocalist Luca shines
on “How Dare You” and “Animal,” showcasing his full arsenal, from lofty
melodies and rap interludes to aggressive outbursts, token ballad “Not A Love
Song” provides a late highlight and closer “Don’t Let Me Die” is an explosive
smattering of guitars, deep bass lines and intense vocals. There’s some bumps
along the way on S.T.F.U. but there’s
some good to be found here if you’re willing to look for it.
Go Download: “Tomorrow”
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