On the flipside, THE ONCOMING STORM fuelled an endless string of copycat bands, all vying for even a shred of respect and success that Unearth has earned, that has flooded the market with half-baked clones and bandwagon-jumpers. That album breathed life into a tired scene and brought passion, aggression and skill to the table. Along with Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Lamb of God and As I Lay Dying, Unearth contributed to the mushrooming genre by crafting one of the finest albums of the last half-decade””2004’s THE ONCOMING STORM. As one of the founding fathers of metalcore, Unearth can be viewed as both a savior and a pariah.
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