Maroon – “When Worlds Collide”
Oriented towards the concert experience with breakdowns often, this hardcore outfit from Germany provides a considerable melodic thrash factor to their expertly performed, if not all too innovative, material characterized by strong dose of double-bass drumming, speedy guitars, shout-growled vocals. In addition, each song has the more melodic aspect, through solos or licks and some cleaner vocals. To top it all off, the breakdowns serve as transitions to a change of pace or are there with an eye towards creating a mosh pit. The breakdowns are pretty formulaic, the songs memorable, plus, the band has a knack for core.