Originally Posted by The Batlord

Yeah, if Atheist had evolved more beyond thrash before they started experimenting with all the jazz, then I might like them more, but they've just never managed to grab me.

Anyways, you should check this **** out. They might be a good gateway band to more extreme music. Non-****ty metalcore that experimented with melodic death metal before it became a trend. They're Mondo-approved if that means anything to you.