for audio samples go to our myspace site coming soon www.revolvermag.com Revolver/USA: Enemy of the Sun Shadows (The End) ****1/2All those formulaic metalcore dudes could learn a thing or two from Waldemar Sorychta (ex-Grip Inc.), founder and songwriter for Enemy of the Sun. The group’s debut, Shadows, is a masterful mélange of aggression and melody that’s immediately engaging and deceptively complex. The songs are studies in contrast, and not just heavy verses against soaring choruses. The band constantly see-saws between rage and nuance, incorporating heavy, off-meter rhythms, lilting pop hooks, epileptic keyboards and exotic instrumentation, while somehow remaining coherent. “Lives Based on Conflicts” segues roaring vocals and surging guitars worthy of Machine Head with merry-go-round keyboards and nagging vocals reminiscent of Faith No More, while “Feel the Beating” weaves Spanish acoustic guitar through a framework of squealing licks, stammering riffs and tuneful singing. Stunning. – Jon Wiederhorn coming soon