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Nex Zero Overview: Not as stirring or despondent as their subjects of praise, Sweden's Nex are channeling morose Doom Metal dirges with reasonable fashion and feel - even if their debut is merely constituted by five original songs. Zero is an evident homage to the original British Doom trinity (comprised of Anathema, My Dying Bride and Paradise Lost), yet their tone is perhaps more reminiscent of countrymen Candlemass, which altogether helps to define Nex's woeful racket. However, notwithstanding the rather cohesive and strong musicianship displayed, the aura of the album is more global than isolated (in each song), of which a contrary theory would be preferable, giving the sluggish nature of the structures, but for a premiere of this consistency, no real harm was done. Production: Absorbed in fidelity and competence, Zero sounds reasonably Swedish, yet its universal strength is kept unspoiled. Parting thoughts: Tore Stjerna has been on the forefront of a number of Sweden's Black Metal exportations (both as a musician and as a producer), but his attempt at scoring at Doom Metal's tradition with Zero is more than accomplished, even if room has been left for development and dynamics. Also, kudos to the unpredictably mercurial Darkthrone cover. www.myspace.com/nexofficial www.nexthorizon.org © 2008 The Lodge

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