Originally published in Verbicide issue #4

Here’s to hoping that this five-song EP is merely a teaser of what is to come from Drowningman. With their first full-length release on Revelation, Rock and Roll Killing Machine, D-man forged a reputation of being one of the most intense and talented bands from a new crop of hardcore acts. Now, this melodic, beautiful, and undeniably dangerous release continues to push them to the top of the heap. Drowningman is approaching ground previously tread upon only by the likes of such bands as Coalesce, old Cave In, and few others.

(Equal Vision Records, PO Box 14, Hudson, NY 12534)