In a genre like metalcore where it’s quite easy for a band’s sound to become stale, Beartooth is looking to mix things up with their sophomore release, Aggressive. The album, which leans closer to pop-punk than metal, boasts John Feldmann as a co-writer and David Bendeth as mixer. While a commendable attempt at breathing new life into the band’s musical style, this album can nevertheless seem to drag on a bit and ends up just missing the mark. Though it’s a solid effort for pop-punk, Aggressive might receive some pushback from fans and metalcore purists.
Score: 7 out of 10
Beartooth
Aggressive
Red Bull Records
Producer: Caleb Shomo
