SUICIDE COMMANDO - Face Of Death 2MCD

Have you ever heard, in all these years, a song from Suicide Commando that is not at least good? With its brutal structure and texture, not to mention lyrics and ideas, J. van Roy’s creations continue to quench the blood-thirst of the faithful clan members.

It has been some time now since the last album, but nothing has changed. ‘Face Of Death’ simply continues the path set seventeen years ago. Progress? Mutation? Outright change? Of course not. Remixes are done by various bands (about selection for this single later), and they shape-shift his music, but the foundation always stays the same. Because it is strong: simple, strong melody over simple, strong beat.

So what makes this single different/unique? The first thing I’ve noticed is that melody is a bit less simple, with beat that is a bit faster than usual. No, it is still Suicide Commando, no doubt about that at all, just, it is somehow more… melodic. No, not softer, simply more flowing. ‘Blind Rage Mix’, done by van Roy himself, is even more liquid than the original(?) ‘Torment 1’ version of ‘Face Of Death’. On both, you will be welcomed by gruesome sample. Told you – nothing’s changed. So, every good DJ should consider playing this track in his/her set. So as every good reverend should consider preaching the lyrics of ‘Deliver Us From Evil’…. That might even happen someday (never underestimate the power of religion!), but church that will play SC music instead of pieces for organ, I’d certainly love to see that one! Let us join hands and pray… who knows….

On two discs, six bands remixed the title track. When you engage the names like Lights of Euphoria, SITD and Tactical Sekt, you simply feel how the remix is going to sound like. Not a single band failed to produce the expected, high quality rework. Among them, Implant is certainly a surprise, not being in category of ‘hardhitting’ industrial bands. Yet they rised to occasion: they recognized ‘danceability’ of the track and simply boosted rhythm/bass section, thus creating a magnificent song. Yes, technoid inputs really work with brutality of Suicide Commando. As I said, magnificent song!

Equally good is Dioxyde’s Mix of ‘Love Breeds Suicide’ from “Mindstrip” album (2001). Once again is proven the thesis that adding flowing bass-line and more octanes to J. van Roy’s songs ALWAYS results in extraordinary tracks.
So, there you go, plain and simple and too short, ‘cause I could write about each and every track. But it is better that you listen to them yourself. My recommendation (not because Dependent will make more money, but because remixes are fantastic) is to buy the extended version. It is certain that every respectable DJ will do so, so why relying on them to deliver good, addictive music?