A Textbook Tragedy — Intimidator

Plenty of anger is evident on Vancouver's A Textbook Tragedy's second full-length album. Fortunately, the anger takes shape much like that of a Calculating Infinity-era Dillinger Escape Plan. With tech-a-plenty, Intimidator is nothing short of… well… intimidating. Besides the title track — only because of its six-minute time stamp — no song stands out as the entire band bring their A-game on all 12 cuts. Each track contains proficient guitar work, outstanding drumming and impressive vocals — especially for such a young band. Considering each member in the band is under 20, it's exciting to think about how good they could become. Impressive to say the least, A Textbook Tragedy have the potential to become one of the most popular bands in the Canadian metal scene.