Elements of the Infinite

Given their previous work, it seemed likely that Colorado-based metal outfit Allegaeon would be typecast as enthusiastic Gothenburg metal re-creationists, always chasing the melodic death metal sound that came out of Sweden in the '90s. Perhaps tired of being pigeonholed, the band stepped out of that period's formidable shadow to forge a path for themselves with their third album, Elements of the Infinite. Shaking up their lineup with a pair of new members, drummer Brandon Park and guitarist Michael Stancel add a newfound sense of vitality to the band's sound. While their songs were always well-written and expertly executed, it still felt as though the band were simply trying to re-create the past, feeling more like melodic death metal reenactors. Though this made them plenty entertaining to listen to, it didn't do much to set them apart from the hordes of other acts mining the same material for inspiration. With Elements of the Infinite, however, Allegaeon have finally made an album t