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"The rap metal legend is back, in cheeky shape and with his raging spirit intact."
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The wear and tear of time and weariness, or even discouragement, are notions that don't affect Ice-T, as biting and nasty as ever with Body Count. "Carnivore" was a great vintage, and the arrival of ‘Merciless’ makes our mouths water at the idea of returning to a violent, committed rap metal spirit.
The title and the hard-hitting cover are sure to be the talk of the town: this is a no-holds-barred band. Body Count show their mettle here. 'Merciless', 'Fuck What You Heard', 'Do Or Die' and 'Lying Motherfucka' are devastating missiles carved out of boiling metal rap, showing Ice-T at the top of his game, rapping with enormous fury. The choruses are hard-hitting, and the groovy Pantera-style envelope hurts, with an effective jumpy edge and ferociously slamming solos.
Body Count avoids repetition with the help of well-chosen guests. The Purge' and 'Psychopath' feature George Fisher and Joe Bad, from Cannibal Corpse and Fit For An Autopsy. The result is edgy, thrashy and Slayer-like, with a wickedness that's a joy to behold. 'Drug Lord', featuring Max Cavalera, is a highly effective slap in the face, designed to stir up the crowd. 'Live Forever', featuring Howard Jones of Killswitch Engage, is a thrash mosh with catchy clean vocals. But 'Comfortably Numb' is undoubtedly the star track, featuring David Gilmour and his legendary touch, perfectly suited to a seductive and powerful rap metal reworking.
“Merciless” is a new vintage from Body Count. In these troubled times, the band acts as a precious guide. Vindictive and raging, it shows that it has lost none of its legendary snarl. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Interrogation Interlude 02. Merciless 03. The Purge 04. Psychopath 05. Fuck What You Heard 06. Live Forever 07. Do or Die 08. Comfortably Numb 09. Lying Motherfucka 10. Drug Lords 11. World War 12. Mic Contract
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Ernie C: Guitares Ice T: Chant Ill Will: Batterie Juan Of The Dead: Guitares Little Ice: Choeurs Sean E Sean: Samples Vincent Price: Basse Corpsegrinder: Chant / Invité David Gilmour: Guitares / Invité Howard Jones: Chant / Invité Joe Bad: Chant / Invité Max Cavalera: Chant / Invité
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