GODFLESH 'Hymns'

On their seventh and final studio album 'Hymns' (2001), the undisputed leaders of British industrial metal, GODFLESH, return to a lean lineup of guitar, bass and a human drummer. Adding more variety to the mix, guitarist and bandleader Justin Broadrick occasionally sings without a distorted grunt on a number of songs. This doesn't mean the band have lightened up or lost their brutal, pessimistic outlook. Their authentic sound still presents you with angst, coldness and a mechanical feel, and overall the band sounds in better shape than ever. Too bad it proved to be their last effort. Highlights of this album are the incredibly emotional "Anthem", the deep and slow "Defeated" and "Paralyzed". 'Hymns' is finally available on vinyl for the first time with remastered audio and an exclusive bonus track.