Dying Vine

Crutch moniker), but three years later it was reissued with the same exact track listing, in a remixed and remastered form (and with a new and improved front cover to boot!). From the aforementioned description, Dying Vine is an onslaught of metallic brutality, as the death metal guttural growls, razor-sharp high-tech riffs, and impeccable double bass drumming are seemingly nonstop. As with most death metal-esque bands, you'd never know what Aletheian have to say lyrically, as it's darn near impossible to decipher any of the prose without the aid of a lyric sheet (which, wisely, is included in the CD booklet). But despite the group's "Christian spin" on the genre, Aletheian sound like your average, ordinary death metal band, as evidenced by such ditties as "Paragon", "Out from the Shadows", and "The Dividing Line"."^[3]

HM Magazine writes "Since Alex Kenis joined Becoming the Archetype, Aletheian has been quick to quell any rumors about disbanding with performances, including this year’s Cornerstone, as well as a label deal and re-issue of 2005’s Dying Vine under Metal Blade’s Ironclad Recordings. Already a great album, Dying Vine sounds even better remixed and remastered by Westside Studios (Nile, Killswitch Engage, Between the Buried and Me). Also featuring a cover of Cynic’s "How Could I" and completely new artwork, this will appeal to old fans and newcomers alike. Making the most of their new connections, Aletheian is here to stay."^[2]