Like their countrymen
Entombed
,
In Flames
add the familiar influence (and sense of groove) of classic
heavy metal
to their extreme
death metal
sounds, as well as
progressive
instrumental
interludes that help lend a feel of epic drama to their music.
Colony
's arrangements experiment with sound effects, melodic guitar leads, varied textures, and Hammond organ, adding more detail, contrast, and dramatic structure to the rush of their onslaught and making it a definite step forward for the group. ~ Steve Huey