Hailing from Boston, MA, Diecast are a five piece who just may have what it takes to elevate the metalcore genre to the next level, if the music contained upon this absolutely crushing full length effort has anything to say about it. Powered by a relentless thunderstorm of ribcage shattering double kick, the group dynamically blend melody, fierce riffery and explosive vocals into a near perfect mix of the finer points of Hatebreed, Strife and "Imprint" era Vision Of Disorder.

Vocally, the album effortlessly switches between smooth melody ala Vision Of Disorder and all out Hatebreed tinged throaty hardcore barks that nearly sound like band frontman Colin Schleifer is being strangled to death with barb wire. Meanwhile, vicious guitar riffs cleave a wide path, using a playing style that suggests hardcore, new metal and speed metal influences as they swiftly careen back and forth with crunchy distortion. Solidified by thick bass lines and an utterly intense percussive performance that is literally riddled with pummeling double kick, the groups music is nothing short of a terrifying free-fall felt on a roller coaster as it goes flying right off the tracks.

Featuring an utterly devastating performance all around, this disc easily shows off a lot more promise than what many of today's contemporary metalcore acts have to offer. Rather than leaning too far to one side, Diecast choose to utilize both emphatic melody and aggressive blitzes to hammer their point home, all the while delivering each song like a wrecking ball to a brick wall, smashing through with brute force, yet calculating the outcome with clever song structures that ensnare the listeners attention. In fact, "Day Of Reckoning" is perhaps one of the most punishing, yet accessible metalcore efforts ever to grace the scene. There's no doubt that this album has the potential to establish Diecast as a mainstay in the CD collection of any fan of the genre, but it also may even have enough crossover appeal to hook in those who are more in tune to the likes of Slipknot and Machine Head. Simply put, they come from a superbly crafted mold and if you like your music heavy, this CD deserves to be in your possession.