Where metal meets the unconventional – review of Melted Bodies’ “The Inevitable Fork”

If you are tired of hearing the same metal music all the time, then perhaps you should stick around reading this review a little longer. It’s almost time for Melted Bodies to release their new record “The Inevitable Fork” on October 18th, and we had the chance to listen to it beforehand to tell you all about it. And when I say that is not the same metal you are used to listening to, you have to take my word for it.

These four LA guys have prepared a very interesting, peculiar and unconventional record, all said in a good way, though! Because if you’re expecting Andy Hamm to sing on a layer of guitars and drums and bass, you might be disappointed. But you also might be relieved, because “The Inevitable Fork” is more than just an album, it’s a story. Quite a long one, because the album clocks in at almost 70 minutes of playing time. Then again, who likes short stories?

But during these roughly 70 minutes, we ride with them on this rollercoaster called life, and together we explore the diversity and the various influences that the world can offer. From the alternative rock influences in “State Of Mind” to the metalcore ones in “The Hot Dog Contract” or perhaps a hint of electronic in “Spitting” and “Therapy” and even some rock in “Relax You Are Lazy“, while chilling on the acoustic in “Talk Some More About It“, they encompass everything.

My personal favourites have to be “The Avalanche“, which is one of the top tracks of the whole record, and the title track, a majestic suite that includes some piano intervals that are just the cherry on top. The group is not afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of the genre as far as they can, and we are here to soak it all in. While the production, mixing and mastering are quite raw (but maybe it was intended), the listening experience is very enjoyable.

So don’t miss “The Inevitable Fork” by Melted Bodies, because I’m sure it will be a nice change of pace from the usual metal records. While it is one of the first records by this American group, if they continue on this path, I am sure we will see and hear many great things from them.

Tracklist:

1. Destined To Suffer
2. Bloodlines
3. The Hot Dog Contract
4. Wrath Of The Flies
5. Overinflated All The Time
6. Liars (Album Edit)
7. State Of Mind
8. Splitting
9. Vague and Easy
10. Relax You Are Lazy
11. Dreamer
12. The Avalanche (Album Edit)
13. Vital Aftermath
14. The Inevitable Fork (Album Edit)
15. Talk Some More About It
16. Think Safe
17. I Often Feel Alone While Surrounded by Other People
18. Therapy
19. There Is Something Else Here Now Too
20. Something Is Wrong