Almost 17 years has passed since the formation of Cianide, and the band is still continuing in the same vein as in the beginning — playing old school death metal. Unfortunately, I've never been the biggest fan of old school death metal that is a bit lacking on the melodic side of the music. Thus, Cianide's latest offering "Hell's Rebirth" isn't exactly "the stuff" for me. Nonetheless, as an open-minded listener I give it a few spins.

The music on "Hell's Rebirth" is old school death metal, which lefts me a bit cold. Although I listen to a wide variety of music, I've never been a fan of old school death. For me the melody of a song is one of the most important aspects of the art called music. However, if old school death is skilfully crafted there's a chance that it impresses me. Regardless, Cianide is too monotonous for my taste. It goes without saying that the lyrical content of this album isn't that good either. In addition to their own material, there's a "hidden" Death cover included after 'Wormfeast'.

This album was produced and mixed by Cianide and Colonel Neal. The outcome is quite an average sounding record that doesn't excel at any specific field. Those who like death metal in the old school way, however, might want to give Cianide a spin.

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- MAGE (March 17th, 2005)

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LINE-UP:
Perun, Mike: Bass, Vokiller Carroll, Scott: Guitar, Insults Kuizin, Andy: Drum Assaulter
Producer:	Cianide & Colonel Neal
Mixing by:	Cianide & Colonel Neal
Mastering by:	Unavailable

	TRACKLIST:
	01. The Age of Hell's Rebirth 02. Death Metal Maniac 03. Trust No One 04. Curse of the Dead 05. Fires That Consume 06. World Abyss 07. Powerhead 08. Sickened to Behold 09. Wormfeast Length: 40:26