Dead Heart In A Dead World Review

Released: Oct 17, 2000
Genre: Progressive Metal, Thrash Metal
Label: Century Media
Number Of Tracks: 11
Like to me this album is not only original, but it has such a flare to it it'll keep you amazed for a while.

Sound:	10
Lyrics:	10
Impression:	10
Overall rating:	10
Users rating:	9.2
Comments:	11

overall: 10

Reviewed by: ibanez1992, on september 22, 2009

Sound: This album was released in 2000, and what I must say is that this album is one of my all time favorites. Nevermore has been named in more genres than Children of Bodom. Nevermore however unlike Bodom has stay true to their sound. The band consisted of Jeff Loomis, Warrel Dane, Van Williams, and Jim Shepard. This was the CD that got me truly addicted to nevermore and made me a Neverhead. The band could be described as Progressive thrash. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics are amazing and the way they are delivered are even more impressive. Warrel Dane has always been considered as one of metal's best vocalists and this album shows it. In Dead Heart in a Dead World, Warrel Dane has a vocal solo that sends chills down your spine and he continues to rape your soul through the rest of the song. The lyrics are about drug possession, government, and religion rejection. Warrel Dane may be a turn off for some people, but give it a chance to get used to his voice you'll love it forever! // 10

Impression: This is my favorite band, but this album may be one of my all time favorites. Like to me this album is not only original, but it has such a flare to it it'll keep you amazed for a while. This album has been playing for about 2 months constantly. Jeff Loomis is a musical genius and Warrel Dane is the perfect addition to it.

01. Narcosynthesis: a truly brutal song. this song captures the essence of Nevermore and the solo is amazing. Warrel Dane's voice really rings out in this song.
02. We Disintegrate: this is an extremely fast paced song and it's not straightforward, Loomis shines through this song.
03. Inside Four Walls: this is probably my favorite Nevermore song ever. The intro is a pedaling lick, but goes into a simple 1 diminished chord that is picked differently. I know I talk about how I love Loomis and Warrel Dane, but the drums really make this song for me. and This song has my favorite Loomis solo. Plus theres a cool interlude where you get a lot of fun facts from =P
04. Evolution 169: this song is about religion rejection. the song isn't really the typical Nevermore speed song, but a very slow yet heavy song, definitely a keeper.
05. The River Dragon Has Come: who doesn't know this song. This is probably the one song everyone knows from Nevermore. This song starts out slow and erupts to an amazing song. The solo is intricate and probably the coolest use of diminished arpeggios I have ever heard. i don't know what Loomis was on when he made this, but I want some.
06. The Heart Collector: this is probably the first of the 2 ballads on this album. This song is extremely well written and has a lot of memorable licks. The lyrics and the way they are presented really shine through.
07. Engines Of Hate: this song is fast paced and will keep you on your toes. Many people cover this song, and theres a reason why!
08. The Sound of Silence: I'm not too sure of this, but this song happens to be a cover of a Simon and Garfunkel cover. It's a great song. And if it was made by Simon and Garfunkel, Nevermore definitely made it their own.
09. Insignificant: this song has one of the most memorable choruses in the whole album. You'll have Warrel Dane's voice saying this line over and over again. This is a great song that does not let down.
10. Believe in Nothing: this is a definite change to a typical Nevermore song. This is the definition of ballad. With slow acoustics and a melody this is one of nevermore's greatest hits, and its concept is great.
11. Dead Heart In a Dead World: DHIADW is a great song, Warrel Dane shines through the intro then blazes through the rest of the song. I personally fell in love with this song for a time. And even though the song is brutal and so fast pace, you actually have it playing in your head all day.

I love pretty much everything on this album, even the artwork. And theres not much to hate, unless you don't like Nevermore's sound overall.

If this was stolen I'd buy another copy ASAP. // 10

Comments

[filthylittleboy]

Fantastic review!

deff all 10s.

FYI, the sound of silence was written musically by jeff and warrel was bugging the band to cover that song for ages at that point, and when he heard the first few notes in the intro, he just started singing the lyrics over it.

that would explain the sound, and it's one of nevermore's heaviest tracks

[BlisteringDDj]

Nevermore's best album, without a doubt. Engines Of Hate is awesome!

[TheTortured]

the sound of silence is actually my favourite song on the album. the chorus groove riff is just so damn heavy.

[Andragon]

Not only are they all rated 10, but the review started out with a very redundant and repulsive comment: "Nevermore however unlike Bodom has stay true to their sound."
How are you objective?
Great album, but thumbs down for the review.

[DroogieSteve]

I was amazed by this for a few minutes because it's so different to your usual extreme metal, but after a while you realise it's just an average death metal band with a weird vocalist.

[impropagation66]

DroogieSteve wrote:

I was amazed by this for a few minutes because it's so different to your usual extreme metal, but after a while you realise it's just an average death metal band with a weird vocalist.

Dumbass. Anyways, this album kicks ass. This Godless Endeavor may be my favorite, but this is damn well a classic. The melodies in Believe In Nothing are nothing short of amazing.

[Religulous]

I love Nevermore, and I think they might be one of the most underrated bands ever... I had never heard of them as much as i've heard of those dumbasses in Dragon Force... Knowing that they can play all of their songs flawlessly live makes it even better. Also, no really gay full on whammy harmonies and showboating *******ism here.

[cotton3434]

DroogieSteve wrote:

I was amazed by this for a few minutes because it's so different to your usual extreme metal, but after a while you realise it's just an average death metal band with a weird vocalist.

.../facepalm.

Death metal? Seriously... no. More like progressive thrash metal, or something to that extent... not that it matters.

Point is, they're anything but average, and by "weird" I take it you mean you've never heard anything like Warrel Dane before. That's because, unlike the majority of death metal vocalists... he's unique. And an amazing vocalist, too, once you make the effort to get used to him.

Instead of judging this band so quickly, take the time to look deeper and keep an open mind. A few minutes isn't enough to judge any progressive band...

That said, this album's really good... not perfect though. I'd say around a 9 or so.

[SlyDevil13]

Warrel Dane's "solo" album was awesome, check it out if you havnt. It sounds the same as a Nevermore album so idk why the called it a solo project, the same members for the most part were part of it

[DimeLvR]

I love anything that involves Jeff Loomis I even bought his guitar lol, Being from Seattle Nevermore is one of our crown jewels in our metal scene. His personality is as great if not better than his playing. Recommended is Zero order phase by loomis its EPIC!!

[DroogieSteve]

cotton3434 wrote:

DroogieSteve wrote:

I was amazed by this for a few minutes because it's so different to your usual extreme metal, but after a while you realise it's just an average death metal band with a weird vocalist.

.../facepalm.

Death metal? Seriously... no. More like progressive thrash metal, or something to that extent... not that it matters.

Point is, they're anything but average, and by "weird" I take it you mean you've never heard anything like Warrel Dane before. That's because, unlike the majority of death metal vocalists... he's unique. And an amazing vocalist, too, once you make the effort to get used to him.

Instead of judging this band so quickly, take the time to look deeper and keep an open mind. A few minutes isn't enough to judge any progressive band...

That said, this album's really good... not perfect though. I'd say around a 9 or so.

Progressive Thrash Metal is almost certainly an oxymoron and the instrumentals have far more death metal to them than thrash