Revival (As Hell Retreats album) explained

Revival
Type:studio
Artist:As Hell Retreats
Cover:Revival by As Hell Retreats.jpg
Genre:Christian metal, thrash metal, deathcore
Label:Strike First
Prev Title:Acknowledgement
Prev Year:2008
Next Title:Volition
Next Year:2011

Revival is the first studio album from As Hell Retreats. Strike First Records released the album on May 25, 2010.

Critical reception

Awarding the album three stars from Jesus Freak Hideout, Wayne Reimer states, "Revival is a superbly written, face-breaking, volume-cranking monster, but the sound mix is less than professional and the band performance could use some improvement". Scott Fryberger, giving the album three and a half stars for Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "Revival is a good debut, though. It's not amazing, but it has its moments of good instrumentation, making As Hell Retreats a band to check out for any hardcore fans". Rating the album an eight out of ten at Cross Rhythms, Andy Shaw says, "The production on the album is excellent with thunderously heavy bass really adding to the richness of the sound. I would have to say that it is all over rather too quickly though." Tyler Hess, giving the album a B− for Christian Music Zine, states, "As Hell Retreat's debut is not only a good album for any metalhead, but it's the great start for a band with a bright future ahead of them." Awarding the album four stars from Indie Vision Music, Steve writes, "As Hell Retreats is not lacking in talent and passion, which makes this album a must buy for any death metal or metal fan. If you like brutal breakdowns and great screaming, then this is the album for you."