VOIVOD The Wake Album Review | Overkill Reviews

[@DragonFist9323]

Voivod is a masterful band and definitely deserves more recognition.

[@petebrown3715]

Great album, great band that honestly deserves more respect.

[@thomashorine9198]

Nothingface is probably my favorite metal album of all time. I have listened to it for 27(?) years now. Never gets old. No subpar tracks to skip. I have dug what I have heard so far (of the prereleased tracks) of this album. Can't wait to give it a full listen.

[@nothing_face]

YES! that album got me into odd time signatures and dissonance, i fucking love this album to the death

[@Metalbass10000]

Thomas Horine I completely agree! That album opened my mind to possibilities that I had previously thought were too far out of the mainstream of thrash metal of the day. I was a kid that grew up listening to Kiss, and Sabbath, discovered Maiden and Priest in the early 80’s, and was immediately a thrash fan when I first heard Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Metal Church, but also had listened to a lot of Jazz from the mid 70’s on. Until that album, I could never see any hope of a connection between these disparate musical forms, both of which I loved at the time, and still love to this day. A while later they created one of my favorite songs of all time: their remake (not cover) of Astronomy Domine. An underrated and under appreciated band, I’m definitely looking forward to hearing this album.

[@helgaratbone1691]

Thomas Horine Nothingface is my fav as well. But this album is snuggling up to it nicely with every listen.

[@krymz1]

as a king crimson fan who never heard voivod, i was extemely shocked by the album. shocked as is "OMG WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE!!!!"

[@freetobewhoibe]

Great album, great band

[@cy9nvs]

First Voivod album I've ever given a good listen. Think I missed out until now, album rules. Gotta check the classics again.

[@ImTheSlime2112]

You need nothingface in your life. That album is amazing

[@Sean-fv4wi]

Well if ur into Human, ur in for a real treat digging into all that metal goodness for the first time! Come to think of it, Cosmic Sea could fit on this album... Think I'm gonna play them back to back now \m/

[@spectrum-g9511]

I just want to say that... this new record one of the many reasons why Voivod still one greatest bands of our time. Truly exceptional band.

[@Kowinaida]

As previously mentioned in the comments, this album (like Target Earth) is 'KillingDimensionFace'! Plenty of classic 80s era elements but forged in a fresh approach. Back in 1987 I heard my first Voivod album - Dimension Hatross & it blew my fucking mind. I was already into metal but this was from another planet. Then I heard Killing Technology & my brain exploded. Voivod are true innovators.

[@montyblume]

Awesome, I was hoping you'd review this one! This album is absolutely killer, I love it.

[@metalneanderthal]

Every Voivod album is a challenge. Especially from Hatross on up. It continues with Target Earth but adds a bit more metallic elements. I’d put this somewhere between Hatross and Nothingface. Every Voivod album is a new experience and takes time to fully absorb. I’m a big Voivodian and there isn’t an album they’ve done I’ve disliked. But this one and Target Earth have been a nice return to their classic mid era sound which is great. I don’t think they will ever go back to the pure aggression of their first 3 ( my favorite era) but this still is great.

[@oldgoattheantichrist3468]

Been with them since 'Rrooaarr' and 'Killing Technology'. This is one of their best I agree with your placement in between Hatross and Nothingface though Chuy certainly brings some eye opening guitarwork. Overall a great album that lives up to their original vision. Not as much a fan of the Jasonic era as the reviewer.

[@metalneanderthal]

Martin Popoff ok I guess I was a little vague. For me Voivod really has 3 distinct sounds. Well maybe 4. The first era is heavy, dirty thrash ( my favorite) then I would say the next 2 are progressive thrash then by Angel Rat and Outer limits it they were full on prog rock. That’s basically the big 3 Voivod sounds. The 4? I guess would be the Jason era stuff, Progressive punk. Every other album I feel is a bit of a different take on those 3 eras. The Forest albums were in a way a throw back to the first 3 albums. Just a bit slower. The last 3 Voivod albums are in my eyes basically borrowing heavily from Nothingface and Hatross. They have the same speed and progressive elements. I’d say this new one is a perfect combination of Hatross and Nothingface.

[@oldgoattheantichrist3468]

Just don't find myself reaching for the Newstead or Forest stuff when I need my VoiVod fix. I liked them when they were 'current' releases but overall, I doubt I've listened to either version in the last 10 years. Love your reviews though, what I've seen of them, I'm kind of new to your channel. \m/

[@metalneanderthal]

Old Goat the Antichrist I can listen to the first 4 any day of the week. Nothingface, Target Earth, and this new one all have a very similar feel to me and a good combination of thrash and Prog. As far as the Eric albums? I actually really like them because they are closest thing we had that have had a strong metallic element. Everything else they’ve done I pop in when I’m in the mood for some Vod but just want something a a little outside my box which is straight thrash/Speed and death metal.

[@hashysh13]

Here's my view on the new Voivod album. I really love it. I've only listened to it twice so far but I think it may be one of their best since Dimension Hatross. Having been a huge fan ever since hearing War And Pain back in '84, Voivod has continually been one of the most innovative bands, metal or otherwise, and this album is another instance of that. From the opening track, Obsolete Beings, to the albums closer, Sonic Mycelium, (there's a 2 cd version of this album that has stickers, a mediabook, and the 2nd cd includes the great Post Society ep and some killer live tracks recorded earlier this year), this album delivers all the things one would expect from a Voivod album, with the usual dissonant guitars, frenetic time changes, slightly odd phrasing in the arrangements, vocals that range from screaming to clean, almost straight up singing. If you're ever in the position to catch them live, don't miss out as they are an incredible live band. It's been almost 35 years since the release of War And Pain in '84, and throughout the line up changes and stylistic changes, they've always held on to the things that make them such an original sounding band. In 2005, as Martin mentioned, they suffered a huge loss when original guitarist (and one of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting), Denis "Piggy" D'amour, passed away, succumbing to cancer. I thought it would be over for them, as I thought, due to his most original style of playing and songwriting, that they would never find a suitable replacement for him. I was proven wrong when they added to their ranks Martyr guitarist Dan Mongrain aka "Chewy", who I first saw (on video) standing in for another local band, DBC (Dead Brain Cells) guitarist Gerry Ouelette, who passed away in Nov. 1994. Anyway, I'm getting off track here, but my overall thoughts on the album are that it is a great addition to their catalog, featuring all the hallmarks that make Voivod such a great and again, original sounding band, metal or otherwise. It fits right in with their overall concept, which has developed since War And Pain and keeps on progressing album to album. If you're already a fan of the band I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the quality of the songwriting and particularly the guitar sound and playing, as this is the 2nd album to not feature any of Piggy's music (the first being Target Earth. The band's last studio album to feature Piggy's music, Infini, was made up of riffs and unfinished songs that Piggy, who knew he was on borrowed time, had put onto tape for the band to create the album from). This album's guitar is all Chewy, who again has done a fantastic job of recreating the feel and sound of Piggy's totally original sound and technique, while also maintaining his own stamp and sound as a very accomplished guitarist.Ok, I've really written way more than I planned on but, suffice it to say this is a great album and worth picking up, whether you're a longtime fan or someone new to the Voivod fold. I give this album a 5 out of 5 stars.Now go buy it and get lost in it's pseudo psychedelic metal....you won't want to come back to reality.....Voivod's reality is so much more interesting.

[@grantlazenby8192]

I really love what I have heard so far. So creative and a breath of fresh air in a way. Voivod just kick ass! \m/

[@pedraum_quejero]

very very nice, I will definitely listen to the rest of their catalogue

[@skorpeeo]

Start with Dimension Hatross and The Outer Limits two very different sounding albums. Kind of opposite extremes, but both amazing!

[@petrirantanen]

Legendary album by a truly original and legendary band!

[@666waughtron666]

Long time Voivod fan and I ABSOLUTELY love it! I loved it on first listen and love it even more with additional spins! Super stoked about seeing them live this year (FINALLY). Up the iron gang!!

[@angelodimmu3166]

Where is Terrorvision from Aborted ?

[@BangerTV]

Patiiiiiiience. There's another review coming out Tuesday.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

new Sumac and Toby Driver are out today as well.

[@angelodimmu3166]

MAYAN too, and Dragonlord

[@aidanfrench7113]

killing technology is the best voivod album of all time 🤘🤘❤️❤️👍👍

[@matternicuss]

One could make an argument for Dimension Hatross and Nothingface as well. Such a legendary band!

[@hashysh13]

Agreed, although it's always been a tie for me between Killing Technology and War and Pain.

[@ignafazzari7594]

I'd say it's Dimension Hatröss

[@gekkomatic]

@@matternicuss Phobos, Voivod, Angel Rat, Outer Limits are also BRILLIANT.

[@Aternaxd]

tbh, killing tech is my fav but i fucking love all of their albums, especially dim hätross, rrroooaaarrr, war and pain, the wake, post society(ep) and negatron

[@LeeVids1973]

Nice, respectful review! One of the few instances where this stuff helps an artist who deserves all the respect in the world! One ofy favorite bands for over 30 years! Waiting for my copy to arrive, but I am loving what I have heard so far! An acquired taste for some! Elements of all their classic albums! Insane! Gods!!!!

[@cardiacade]

Anyone who appreciates Voivod really should check out the Cardiacs asap.

[@theHumanBryno]

Cardiacs are great. R.E.S might have my favourite guitar solo of all time.

[@petrirantanen]

I love Cardiacs!

[@rogeliogarcia-cavazos3715]

Thank you for that! Never heard of them before. Got some catching up to do!

[@cardiacade]

They're an astonishing band and have a huge and stunning back catalogue.

[@killboybands1]

Amazing Band!

[@thecontrarians2438]

Awesome again Martin!

[@jeffjack6777]

A complicated version of Voivod. Sounds good to me. I am getting it

[@skylion613]

This album for me was without a doubt a 5/5, not at firsth though, it took me several months exploring new music for me to come back to it and fully enjoy it and I gotta say that I am LOVING it. I really like this version of Voïvod with Target Earth, Post Society and now The Wake because it has this weird proggy feeling about it but still kinda raw, dirty and thrashy. I also thought the guitars at times to be kinda psychedelic, dont know if its just me 🤔 And at the last song "Sonic Mycelium" there is a throwback to "Luminous Jack" from 1993's The Outer Limits which is just awesome for a fan who adores that album in particular.

[@SinnedNogara]

Wish Voivod would tour more I saw them coheadline with Napalm Death and more tours like that would be sick.

[@stevanpavlov9762]

I saw them 2 times in 11 months, and I live in Serbia! They were phenomenal!!!

[@MrBandini27]

Very well made review. I was never into Voivod. But now I'll give them a try.

[@onairmastering]

Fluent, precise, concise review of my favorite band of all time, thank you!

[@sevensilverflowers]

First heard Voivod while tripping on LSD and playing badminton in 1987. They still rip.

[@HelloZukoHere7]

Fucking good times bud

[@helmutschmitt4504]

I used to carry around a Dimension Hatross tape back then every time I knew I was going to do acid.

[@Sean-fv4wi]

LOL, that's awesome! Already listened to a couple of their best albums while high as fuck, think I need to blast this new one while on the shrooms... Can't wait :D

[@davelanciani-dimaensionx]

Great T-Shirt! I like this album, but I'm also a fan of Prog, old and new (KC-Red era, Thrak-era, etc.). I like the complexity, dynamics, the weirdness, etc. Makes for an interesting journey.

[@LunyMilky]

\m/ Respect Martin! Clutch is really up there right now. Each release toppin the last one for me. Just forget the Metal for Metal and simply enjoy it for the good music it has in each track :) I've been enjoyin' it more and more :) Respect \m/

[@JeffMcLeod]

Great review, Martin. Post Society and The Wake are the best-recorded and most weird for them in a long, long time. Can't stop listening to them.

[@elpp1973]

The solo on the video's outro sounds quite Satriani-like. Interesting.

[@RolodexEnigma]

Just picked this up on vinyl for $15 sealed in the clearance bin. What a score and what a great album!

[@chriskissss80]

Hey Banger tv, you said that after the patrean had reached the 5000goal you would do one "mainstream" review and one that is dedicated to the undergroung! Now, Uriah Heep, Deicide and Voivod are not undergroung bands (maybe not even Krisiun), that means you owe as two undergound bands in a row! Thank you and keep up the good work you guys! Greetings from Greece!

[@Weareconnected167]

This is Voivods at their finest. This could be my number #1 album of 2018

[@JpCh8296]

I think you were the guy that gave me a pair of earplugs in the Full Of Hell/Gatecreeper show in Toronto. If I'm right thank you very much you saved my ears. If I'm not, sorry for the confusion

[@oldgoattheantichrist3468]

Its a great year, Voivod, Obscura, Rivers of Nihil, Ihsahn, Alkaloid...good year \m/

[@carlosjantarada7212]

I concur. Only heard it a handful of times and The Wake is already in my top 5 Voivod chart.

[@carlosjantarada7212]

Old Goat the Antichrist Ihsahn's Amr is my favorite 2018 metal album till now. Masterpiece.

[@isaacdissonance3967]

@@oldgoattheantichrist3468 imperial triunphant

[@carlosjantarada7212]

If you like Killing Technology, Dimension Hatross, Target Earth or even Phobos then this album is for YOU! This is a conceptual, dissonant as hell, bulky beast with a million twists and and turns. In a certain way it seems almost like an intersection point of all those records without sounding dated. That being said it could easily be mistaken to be solely a step forward regarding the trail Target Earth started when it's more than that. It's almost a sum of what makes Voivod sound like Voivod. Yes, it's a complex and schizophrenic record (nothing new on the the band's catalogue btw). But don't get fooled: if you're really into the aforementioned records these track will almost immediately claim their due space in your head (albeit their intricate structure). And yes... there's a dose Killing Joke - mainly their first 2 records - involved in this. To be honest I hear that influence throughout tha majority of the tracks but if you're a Voivod die hard you would know that source of inspiration has been in Voivod's recipe at least since Dimension Hatross (Psychic Vacuum, Brain Scan). So... if you like THIS kind of Voivod take my word: go buy it NOW! it's easily one of the best records of the year in it's genre. Enjoy.

[@Serphwratt]

I had the pleasure of seeing them at Pycho Las Vegas and they killer it! Dam, no Aborted or Sumac reviews or shout out. It would be rad if Banger did reviews of the missed albums on the patreon page as a perk! There are weeks when more than 2 good albums are dropped and it's a bummer they don't get reviewed.

[@cfyves]

I really dig the new Voivod! Great review!

[@drawingcircles7133]

You should listen to Virus from Norway. Their music is Voivod inspired. I think Voivod took some inspiration back from Virus. It’s pretty cool.

[@neil_song]

Dan played a solo on Virus' last full length, check out Gravity Seeker, near the end.

[@TheDeftonedigga]

I think that long standing voivod fans would class Dimension hatross, nothingface and angelrat as their pinnacle albums where the first two mentioned are truly 'prog' and with high complexity. This new album has thrown them, and me back there. I feel we're listening to Hatross part 2, and i am very happy. Chewy is a stunning guitarist who's taken the spirit of piggy's style further and created an amazing, challenging listen. This is high level technical guitar work. They should be very proud, because the die hards are loving this. Splendid, complex and engaging. A++++

[@franlovelsimic8421]

Nice shirt and finally a good album that Martin reviews.

[@sadekx5251]

Killer album. Reminds me of the outter limits. But new URIAH HEEP gets 5skulls and this one gets only 4? shame on you my friend.

[@carlosjantarada7212]

mmmm during the more mellow parts it has some resemblances. But I would put this one way more in line with Dimension Hatross. Nevertheless, superb album: easily a 5 out of 5.

[@markdean4087]

It's a 5. No question. Seems like he was doing all he could to not pan it. Kind of chumpy review. I will not be watching or following him.

[@matdube3577]

Phobos is my favourite Voivod album. Nice to see them back :)

[@sbacon3407]

I love that Martin is wearing a PT shirt while reviewing Voivod, as I have wondered for some time what Steven Wilson might be able to do to re-master their poorly produced early catalogue, if by some miracle that could happen.

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

S Bacon PT went bland for me by the 2000s. I really love Steven Wilsons solo career though

[@sbacon3407]

@@Moth-ManRemasters In Absentia is bland?

[@aidanfrench7113]

awesome Uriah heep review that you did last night with Sarah kitteringham and yes I am a huge Uriah heep fan since 2013 and my personal favourite Uriah heep album is the 1972 classic demons and wizards keep on rocking popoff

[@a.p.b5520]

Awesome review and a very good album.

[@jackscully7986]

no Terrorvision. unfollowed sarcasm. Good review, was hoping for Aborted though :D

[@edgarzapata915]

Tuesday review maybe...

[@bilbobaggins6223]

its out now

[@diosrightcalfmuscle4090]

Oh boy do I have news for you

[@AlexSMarie]

Love Voivod since the first album!! and this one Is Voivod at is finest, this is my #1 album for 2018 hands down!

[@skarrx2416]

Nice Porcupine Tree Tshirt

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

I hope you guys review the new Revocation album

[@TheGreat199x]

Such incredible grooves, odd times, sick changes, it's Voivod to the nth degree!!

[@brianpeterson7233]

New Voivod album is awesome. Great playing, concept and production.

[@MrRoundthetwist]

Amazing album 2 listens in can’t wait to hear it again! New Clutch is wicked also not sure why you’re not feeling it? Kind of a clutch micro evo album

[@prunepurple]

This album is really too good for a band of this age and with all the changements that happens in the last ten years.The work made Daniel Mongrain replacing Piggy is unbelievable. Nobody could replace Piggy but he did. It’s even more incredible when you think he composed every song. Snake is still inspired and with a unique singing, Away is definitely one of the best drummer in the world and hats off to Rocky for fitting perfectly in Blacky’s shoes. The Wake as Target Earth is a come back to the sound of the Nothingface area with more complex structures and prog elements than in the Jason Newsted period. So maybe the minor negative point I could give to this album is that there is no really step forward for the band compared to some older albums. The albums from the golden age with Snake were all different, making each time a step in another direction. The Eric Forrest area was a strong regression in my opinion but i think i need to give it a second chance now. The Newsted area was interesting cause they came back to the original sound but with a much more tight and simplified music, with very few Thrash or Prog elements. So it’s a paradox feeling, cause in a way it’s very cool to see the band returning to the sound everybody loves in Voivod, the Nothingface, Dimension Hatross sound but in the other way i miss a bit the challenging side they had before. But I think this band stays unpredictable so maybe there will be surprises with the next one! Longue vie à Voivod 👊🏼

[@FinalBaton]

tbh, I think Negatron is very good now that I've listened to it these past weeks. a super heavy sound is just something they had to try and good god did Piggy write some monster riffs for it. It just crushes, it's elite in it's genre.The vocals are of the throaty hardcore kind, like Obituary or even Sepultura and are a perfect fit for these tunes. More over, the dystopian sci-fi sound (Voïvod's signature) is still present and acounted for. I really enjoyed my recent listen, it gave me a new appreciation for the record.

[@willistg]

the album rules. it fits right in with the nothingface/angel rat/outer limits phase. which is my third favorite phase of this band.

[@ToneArnold]

Candidate for album of the year for me thus far. Absolutely phenomenal record!

[@Malegys]

First time in 25 years i've been excited to get a new Voivod album.

[@sAllylikesbloodJ]

Love that tshirt! Miss PT so much :( Nice review too

[@SanskarWagley]

Review the new Sumac album

[@tenacious_JB]

So which one was the underground review this week? Voivod or Uriah Heep?

[@ignaciosanchezsanabria1471]

Sam, Sarah and Martin do the best reviews, in my opinion. Very knowledgeable, articulated and highly respectful of the artist , even if the record does not meet their expectations. I watch their reviews from beginning to end, always, even if I don't know the artist, like in this case. Unfortunately I do not enjoy the other guys that much. I've tried several times.

[@hi1000ish]

An album but you haven’t talked about yet is the best album this year if you like death metal you owe it to yourself to check out the album carnage by Lik

[@cardiacade]

Nice one. Love a bit of Voivod.

[@christiannickeni7195]

Voivod sind unglaublich! Fahre jedes Jahr zu ihrer Tour in good old gemany. Vielen Dank dafür, dass diese Jungs jedes Jahr aus Kanada nach Deutschland kommen, um für 30 ! Euro vor 300 Leuten spielen! Voivod verdienen Tausende Zuschauer... hoffe, nach Corona auf weitere geile Konzerte!

[@rockmovieswithtyler1989]

Digging the Porcupine Tree shirt there, Martin!

[@LinusCooper]

Hmm... Didn't you say that after reaching the patreon goal you we're gonna do underground/indie releases? Though I'm not a patreon donor so I guess I have no right to complain but it says om the patreon that one video a week would be dedicated to an underground/indie release

[@BangerTV]

Fair question. We are committed to covering indie and underground metal releases. Both of those terms are relative though. We think that our recent reviews on Thou, Carnation, Black Tusk, and demo cassettes certainly qualify. And if you're comparing against household names/major label acts like Alice in Chains and Dee Snider, so would Pig Destroyer and Voivod. We're here to tackle it all!

[@jeramy576]

That's not exactly what the video from July 13th said "Starting next week we'll be back doing two reviews every week and the second one that we're just adding now will be of indie, underground or newer bands"

[@Dirkschneider]

Got my LP today. Good stuff. I will see them next month. By the way, I loved the 500 metal albums and 500 metal songs-books, Martin. I contributed to the album book and am proud to say that my vote is the reason that Metal heart is a better album than Danzig. :-P

[@profilepicofmycatinabag8235]

As a non Voivod fan, the album is really cool if you like progressive music. Vocals get a little repetitive throughout the whole of the album, but I came for the guitar and the guitar tone is awesome. I agree about Clutch, that new album is missing something... a producer maybe?

[@dannymontoya1235]

I love VOIVOD. Best thing out of Canadia. Visionary, Ahead of their time influential FUCKING BRILLIANT. Should be headlining stadiums imho. RIP PIGGY

[@jeghamaymen]

Cool review

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

With the dissolution of his depression, Snake made a fundamental step forward to his true nature as a writer. Lyric wise, the album ends up with a happy ending which is a major cornerstone on how he´s seeing things now. Lyrically there´s a lot of spiritual content packed on the album. I find that just awesome! Btw: super review! I´d give it 4,5 out of 5. Just saying.

[@tangoarmy]

Can't wait to get my copy. Voivod does no wrong in my eyes.

[@nicholasromig5506]

some of the guitars on the tracks I've heard on here remind me of 80s Descendents, of all bands.

[@Bigyawner]

Their All album has a Voivod vibe. My favourite period of the Descendents.

[@Crooked_Rhyme]

This album is fantastique!!

[@johnandstephanie377]

What glasses are you wearing , Martin?

[@johnandstephanie377]

Nope. Legit question. Need new frames, Thanks!

[@Severeidea]

Your Porcupine Tree shirt is ace!

[@0LuctheGhoul0]

your french prononciation is awfull loll, but you give us a great review. Un criss de bon album par nos pioniers du Québec !

[@norgepalm7315]

french is kinda gay and stuff though so aye so who cares

[@apoplexiamusic]

water bear, if you're watching this review you can't say that. unless you're just a simple-minded bigot who's looking anywhere he can to troll

[@MidnightBootySnatchr]

Kinda gay? They're complete sausage stuffers lol

[@0LuctheGhoul0]

dont be hard on me, I just laught how every anglophone sound funny when they tried to speak french. It's just funny and I love this review, stop being mad at me everybody. And for those who tell me that french is gay, just try to lurn this beautiful language and you will know how it's beautifull. Please !

[@MidnightBootySnatchr]

@@0LuctheGhoul0 lol dont take it too seriously bruh. I love me a hot gay french dude 😙

[@Sendoh32]

do a review of new album from Dir En Grey

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

LENGHONG KOH metal elitists don't like weebs

[@Moth-ManRemasters]

LENGHONG KOH although I love uroboros

[@0777coco]

for the first time I've noticed how violently you move your eyebrows around. I can't un-see it. :D

[@theister]

Great band. In this latest era they are sounding more and more like MEKONG DELTA!

[@The-Autistic-Rat]

Voivod is essential listening for anybody with an iota of imagination or curiosity, let alone metslheads in general.

[@CuzicanAerospace]

I don't understand the challenge part. The production is cleaner than most of Voivod's earlier albums, and the music is more tuneful to my ears. Are we supposed to think switching between proggy and thrashy is challenging, in 2018? Or is the challenge in hearing it all in one album, instead of across albums as we have most of Voivod's career? Honestly, I don't understand.

[@edwardchristensen1771]

The Wake is fantastic- a tru Hat Tip to Hatross and Nothingface. Brilliant.

[@tommytrottier6100]

Haha Daniel Mongrain is my friend’s guitar teacher at my college. Small world huh?

[@TheGreat199x]

The Wake is a sonic masterpiece! It is a Metal Opera of epic proportions! Voivod lives!!!!

[@forgottenundergroundbands9080]

the solution to it not sticking to you is hearing it more than once it gets better every time

[@metalhos]

complicated version of Voivod sounds more challenging than easy version of Voivod. so it's positive :)

[@Surfacenoise1]

This album is refreshing. Yes, you hear Mastodon, King Crimson and Pink Floyd and many more. Are you kidding me? It's fantastic!

[@skorpeeo]

Album of the year!

[@markokibagami5753]

The Wake is my favorite Voivod release since The Outer Limits.

[@scottsternberg5936]

Voivod’s best! A masterpiece!!

[@mikeb4858]

I love this album. I love it like I love Dimension Hatross.

[@johnwheatcroft7798]

Martins album reviews are the best...

[@brianpeterson7233]

Album of the year for me

[@scrollkeeper6636]

Two thumbs down for the Porcupine Tree tee shirt :) Great review! This LP seems to be the next Voivod masterpiece. Can't wait to get this, waiting on my shipment as we speak :)

[@itkojecockot]

best album since "The Outer Limits" record, maybe even since "Nothingface" album....... songwriting, musicianship, production, lyrics...... nothing to criticise here really...... I thought "Cruel Magic" from SataN will end up being hands down the best metal record of 2018...... but this is probably even a bit better...... seems like "alien superband" from outer space is BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Hue_Nery]

A fine album. They do honour to Piggy. He would be proud.

[@MatChew75]

These guys know how to make records they know how to play live there very articulate , in your face Canadian Metal outfit.... post apocalyptic prog/thrash/punk metal gods! Killing technology Dimension hatross nothingface Angel Rat outer limits voivod (self-titled) Target Earth post Society , my favorites! Rip piggy! away, snake, chewy & rocky, a kick ass version of the Quebec beast!

[@benjaminbrandon8197]

Dragonlord definitely isn't Symphonic Power Metal, it's very much Symphonic Black Metal by the book, and it's actually not bad. Fans of old Dimmu Borgir would do well to check it out.

[@lexiebabasek]

"If you are new to Voivod, this album might be a challenge to you" - hahahhaaah, if you're listening to run-o-the-mill copypasted commercial metal, which regurgitates the same shit over and over again. This album is easily the best album of the decade. Abolute, undisputed masterpiece.

[@helmutschmitt4504]

Voivod is hands down my favorite band. This guy does not know early Voivod. This album is great and is not a challenge for Voivod fans like he says. btw Enslaved's Below the Lights - Ruun era reminds me a lot of Voivod's Dimension Hatross - Nothing Face era. It's good stuff if you don't mind it a little blackened. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2nXpHWFpJiapKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJfNn4ecfNNod6c

[@square9011]

@7:00 so the negative is actually a positive! :)