If you�re in the mood for loud and shouty, check out Switzerland�s Kruger. On Cattle Truck, they come off like the bad dream version of Mastodon, Isis, and Entombed. What that means is that the eight tracks on this album have classic metal stylings, an affinity for epic-style compositions, yet all the while remain rooted in metal. The interesting thing is that while there may appear to be a disconnect between those three distinct styles, Kruger pull them together. With a stellar production, Cattle Truck packs a hell of a punch.

They're a great mix of destructive, down-paced metal, that runs on the gas of depressive or too-drunk-to-stand-up riffs, with melodic fluorescent-black atmosphere that at times borders to some unearthly kind of core music. Each track has it's own feel that's very intense and despite the heaviness and aggressive nature, it sounds fresh and ear-friendly. Kruger apparently know what good music and sense of originality is, since they showcase it with each and every second of their performance. They've got the rhythm which is listenable, but in the meantime it's technical and interesting. They go for the old-school sound of guitar and bass, making it clean and massive throughout the whole album. You'll get blown away by what this band has to offer. Be a metal-head, post-hc freak or just a fan of aggressive sound, you'll without a doubt find something within these tracks that suits your style or the way music attracts you.

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