Reviewed by Tony Cummings

North Carolina's He Is Legend are one of the increasing number of hard music bands who are today bringing out what Cross Rhythms has been expounding for ages - that most of the divisions we have erected between "Christian" and "mainstream" music scenes are illusionary and if artists simply write the music their God-given gift leads them to and record it and play gigs wherever they get the opportunity they can leave the labelling game to religious Pharisees and secular bigots. This is a magnificent hardcore album, swinging as it does from moments of brutal noise to snatches of wistful poignancy while their sense of musical dynamics is exceptional. Really this is a hardcore concept album, taking us on a journey to expose the huge cost to be paid by those searching for fame, wealth and glory in Hollywood. Kerang described it as "a pummelling combination of righteous hardcore and a deluge of classic riffs" that "exposes the sleazy underbelly of the superficial American entertainment capital." I think they've nailed it. He Is Legend recently completed their first UK tour supporting geographical and spiritual brothers Norma Jean. Wish I'd caught one of their gigs.

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