Vader have always thrived in short bursts of energy. The Art Of War EP from 2005 and the original Necrolust demo condensed different eras of the band’s sound into brisk but blistering records that are massive highlights in their discography. Even their most recent full-length Solitude In Madness, another solid record from the band, came in just shy of 30 minutes. I would never consider that an inherently bad thing, though. Like a lot of extreme music, death metal can overstay its welcome—diluting its power and suppressing its punch—especially if done in one style over the course of an hour. … Continue reading Review: Vader – Humanihility