Album Review: Integrity - Howling, For The Nightmare Shall Consume

Let's face it: Dwid Hellion is a certified nutter. That said, he's at least channelled his (ahem) tendencies into producing album after album of chillingly good metallic hardcore with the mighty Integrity.

Their latest offering retains the idiosyncratic edge Integrity are known for without drifting too far off into leftfield pursuits (well, when compared to peers such as Ringworm and All Out War). Opener Fallen To Destroy brings the chaos while I Am The Spell delivers that classic mid-paced crunch before String Up My Teeth brings the 'odd' with female vocals and a catchy rock vibe. Hellion's angry bellow remains as strong as ever and Domenic Romeo's spiralling leads complete Integrity's best album since the pummelling To Die For.