First off, it's necessary to note that Engel are still touring as a support band for the likes of metal giants such as Dimmu Borgir but, this album should (and hopefully will) put an end to that. Their showmanship on stage is nothing short of infectious and their obvious love for writing and performing their music makes them intensely likeable. In short, Engel will be headlining their own gigs in no time, if they can perform their songs live like they do on the album Absolute Design (and believe me... they can!). The stand out track of the album 'In Splendour' is the first to be encountered and will have you hooked until the album is through (do not start listening to this album if you're due to be somewhere unless you've got a portable music player or a good car stereo). Engel are a must for fans of dark grinding but still crisp and clear metal! In the mould of Fear Factory, the sound of Engel will become one of the mainstay of underground radio and possibly more. Where they excel,… more »

First off, it's necessary to note that Engel are still touring as a support band for the likes of metal giants such as Dimmu Borgir but, this album should (and hopefully will) put an end to that. Their showmanship on stage is nothing short of infectious and their obvious love for writing and performing their music makes them intensely likeable. In short, Engel will be headlining their own gigs in no time, if they can perform their songs live like they do on the album Absolute Design (and believe me... they can!). The stand out track of the album 'In Splendour' is the first to be encountered and will have you hooked until the album is through (do not start listening to this album if you're due to be somewhere unless you've got a portable music player or a good car stereo). Engel are a must for fans of dark grinding but still crisp and clear metal! In the mould of Fear Factory, the sound of Engel will become one of the mainstay of underground radio and possibly more. Where they excel, however, is in moving away from the laziness which has become part and parcel for some new and even some established metal artist in churning out similar sounding, bass and blast-beat heavy tracks with no distinct character. Every track on this album is distinguishable from the last and leaves you yearning for the next. This album is a must have for those looking for a new metal sound but also those who are hardcore fans of classic metal. These five boys from Gothenburg have the potential to go far!