One of the top players when it comes to metalcore in The Netherlands has to be Kudra Mata. This band from the Eastern regions of the country has had a solid line up since 2006 and destroyed venue after venue ever since. With the mini-album Legacy Of Persistence they only just released their second effort though. In 2006 they released the three-song EP This Is My Pledge and now, being more experienced than ever before, they present us six new and goddamn heavy tracks.

 

The main problem with the metalcore / deathcore genre is the fact that the majority of the bands don’t distinguish themselves. In Holland we would use the beautiful word “Eenheidsworst” for such bands. This four-piece brings some refreshing metal, so they won’t have to be afraid that they would receive the label “Eenheidsworst”. Whether they play fast and aggressive or somewhat slower and heavier, the music stays interesting. The sound is furthermore also awesome, this due to the mixing of Michiel Toenink (Terror, No Turning Back) and the mastering of Göran Finnberg (In Flames, The Haunted).

 

This nicely decorated digi-pack is a good way to get introduced to the sound of Kudra Mata, but don’t hesitate to go to a gig of these guys when they’re in the neighbourhood. Their live product is even better!