Memento Mori checks in with Songs For The Apocalypse Vol. 4, its fourth and possibly best album yet.The Messiah Marcolin/Mike Wead(in Mercyful Fate also) vocal/guitar chemistry has never sounded better.And a much more engaging rhythm section gives the album a solidity the other Memento Mori albums have lacked.Musically, the album offers a look at the finer points of the band's musicianship.As mentioned, the rhythm section enjoys a more rugged terrain than on earlier albums, dragging a syncopated chug underneath most of the material.Not a shred of doom is lost.The emphasis on the rhythn section follows from the experimentations of the last (and most disappointing) album La Danse Macabre.Only here its much better and is a worthy background for Mike Wead's lead/melody playing.The man shows total control over length, dynamics, and articulation.This album mark Marcolin's return to the band after a one album vacation.Its leave Kristian Andren, a better vocalist, out of a job.There is no question that Messiah is the right frontman for Memento Mori.The production on this album is WAY better than the previous albums.To all the old fans: This is a very good album.To all the new fans:Memento Mori is a good doom metal band, recommended to fans of everything from King Diamond to My Dying Bride.

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