Released through Germany's Nuclear Blast records, SOILWORK are back with the enormous ?The Living Infinite?, a double disk affair that features 20 songs and over 84 minutes of music. This record is an intense ride. This time around the band sounds like it is playing with a purpose. Sending a giant middle finger to the world who have questioned if they can move on without Wichers and to the people who doubt their authenticity still playing in a genre that they helped create. Once again utilizing Jens Bogren, who has made a name as one of the best producers in Metal working with the likes of OPETH, AMON AMARTH and PARADISE LOST the mix and sound of the record is outstanding.

The first disc is the stronger of the two and ranks right up there with the best material of their career. It is an incredibly diverse affair. There are songs that fit the SOILWORK blueprint to a tee like the outstanding opener ?Spectrum of Eternity? where superior drummer Dirk Verbeuren just slays on the kit. His double bass drumming, blast beats and fills just light up the record. It is no wonder why Devin Townsend uses him to play on some of his most insane music, as the man is a beast. The pure catchiness of tracks ?Memories Confined?, ?This Momentary Bliss? and ?Tongue? rank up there with the best melodies of singer Bjorn Strid's career. Especially the latter, as the chorus is my favourite part of the whole double disc event.

The second disc, though not as strong as the opening platter is also filled with a ton of great material and strong moments. First single ?Rise Above The Sentiment? is the perfect blend of aggressiveness and the floating choruses that Strid has been known for. The groove laden ?Parasite Blues? is the bright spot of the second disc. A monster riff and memorable vocal melody book end a jaw dropping guitar solo. They also include two instrumentals on the second disc ?Entering Aeons? and Loyal Shadow? and neither of them standout as they should have included more guitar leads to make them more enticing (By Drago / Angela "The Hunter" ).