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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.67 x 5.12 x 0.31 inches; 3.52 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ CROWBAR
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 13, 2011
  • Label ‏ : ‎ CROWBAR
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004GOMKFY
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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Elizabeth Lynn Gatica
5.0 out of 5 stars one of crowbar's many overlooked masterpieces
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
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this is probably my favorite album of the entire decade. yeah that's right i just said that. the crowbar album that virtually no one talks about. the one that everybody knows as the album with "The Cemetery Angels" and that's it. Everything about this album is absolutely freaking fantastic. The lyrics, the atmosphere, the guitar tone, the performances, and most importantly, the RIFFS! OHHH THE RIFFS ON THIS ALBUM ARE SOO GOOOD!!!!! This is some of the most creative and inspired music Kirk Windstein has ever written. This is arguably one of the most important Crowbar for it was made in a time where Kirk was trying to overcome his alcohol addiction, conquer his demons, and find hope in his life. Of course, that's also what all the songs are about too. The music is hopeful and uplifting, but it's also REAL. It acknowledges that overcoming years worth of addiction is extremely challenging and that it's scary to make this big of a change in life, and that you may not win every battle. This album perfectly captures everything that Kirk was going through at this time. Of course, it's still a traditional Crowbar album in the sense that it's heavy, melodic, and depressing all at the same time. These are also some of the fastest songs Crowbar has ever written, while still having your occasional heavy slow song. This album is an absolute masterpiece. So buy it, love it, conquer your demons, and f*** this dying world.
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John A. Metichecchia
5.0 out of 5 stars Hail to thee Kirk!!! One of the best Crowbar albums...EVER
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2011
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Let me preface this by stating that I have been an avid fan of Kirk Windstein since day one. I own all the albums he has recorded with Crowbar, Down, and Kingdom Of Sorrow. Among his output with Crowbar this ranks among the best ever, IMO. It's been six years since the release of "Lifesblood For The Downtrodden" (One of my favorites along with Broken Glass, Odd Fellows Rest, and their self-titled) and Kirk is still on top of his game. "Sever The Wicked Hand" starts out with a bang and ends with a bang. Any of these songs could be hailed as standouts depending on the listener, but a few of my personal favorites include "Liquid Sky And Cold Black Earth", "Let Me Mourn", and "Cleanse Me, Heal Me". If you are a follower of Crowbar and/or a fan of Doom/Sludge Metal in general, then do yourself a favor and pick up this album.
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SMG
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad, but not amazing
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2016
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Truthfully this is my least favorite in Crowbar's catalogue so far, which is ironic considered their next album was wonderful. A lot of the songs are unique, yet sound alike. They did a great job on the album but I didn't feel it was quite Crowbar, could be a sound diffrence. I would say if you are a fan of Crowbar get this to expand your horizons, but I would not get this one if you are new to Crowbar, because it may be somewhat of a let down. I would give this an 8 out of ten-I found their best to be between Broken Glass to Lifesblood for the Downtrodden. I believe in this album they somewhat lost their edge.
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Ian C. Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Crowbar album in years and years
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2011
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I've been listening to Crowbar since their debut back in the early 90s. I have always been a fan but their albums are a bit uneven, often with a lot of songs that, well, sound kinda the same.

With Sever the Wicked Hand, Kirk has created maybe best album of his career, the songs are varied and musically a bit more complex, while still having the classic Crowbar chug. There is simply no filler. Highly recommended to all metal fans.
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Dangerous Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Crowbar Rebirth
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2011
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I consider this to be a re-birth for Crowbar. The lyrics and album cover clearly show an overcoming an obstacle or burden. Lyrics seem to be goal driven filled with strength and will to overcome. The music has a more mature sound, but still has Crowbar's signature low tuned growl. True fans will not be disappointed. Crowbar: Still Heavier Than All XXXXL.
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Thomas L. Gardner
5.0 out of 5 stars CROWBAR... FOREVER LOW & SLOW !!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2014
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HEY BUDDY, TUNE IT LOW & PLAY IT SLOW !!!
THIS ALBUM IS AND HAS BEEN A LANDMARK IN METAL IN MY OPINION !!!
A COMPLETE LESSON IN WHAT DOOM & DARKNESS REPRESENT !!!
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Clay L.
4.0 out of 5 stars Heavy.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2011
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The new drummer aids in bringing the heavy. Was one of those discs I bought and listened to for only a real little bit, let somebody borrow it, got it back and just jammed to even harder the next time around. "The Cemetery Angels" is no doubt my favorite track on here. However, I just CANNOT get into track 7, it completely throws the feel of this album off a cliff for a moment, then pulls it right back up with heavy. Personaly, the tune could have easily been taken off the album, but still a great NEW Crowbar CD regardless.
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Axeman
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Crowbar..It's Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2011
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Crowbar is just one of those bands that always delivers. Kirk's side projects, musical interests, and life always seep into his music; and he always outdoes himself. Sever The Wicked Hand is simply an awesome album. I highly recommend it.
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domenico emilio coci
5.0 out of 5 stars All si ok
Reviewed in Italy on January 28, 2014
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Tutto perfetto tutto bene transazione velocissima dischi perfetti. Nulla da dire quando si lavora così c'è da prendere esempio. Ciao.
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blackcatbone
5.0 out of 5 stars Slow Heavy Dark and Crushing
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2011
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Kirk proves that he is the master of doom laden, riff driven, slowed down, crushing metal. It doesn't seem to matter that he is surrounded by a complete new band on this one it just comes out right. The production quality is amazing (Zeus behind the mixing board). I highly recommend Sever the Wicked Hand as it may be the best Crowbar yet (they are all pretty good if you haven't checked them out before). It seems it matters not if it's Crowbar, Down, or Kingdom of Sorrow, if Kirk Windstein is involved it's gonna be good. Turn it as loud as your skull can stand and be prepared to be crushed.
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kwichybo
5.0 out of 5 stars Schwergewichtig !!!
Reviewed in Germany on February 21, 2011
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Im weitläufigen Metal-Genre gibt es einige Bands, deren Scheiben grundsätzlich immer eine Empfehlung wert sind. Eine dieser Acts sind zweifellos die New Orleans-Depribolzen von CROWBAR, die in ihrer 20jährigen Karriere nur gutklassige Alben herausgebracht haben. Manchmal kann es bei Kirk Windstein & Co. nur halt mal etwas länger dauern, bis ein neuer Longplayer "eingetütet" wird. Das musikalische Resultat war dabei aber stet eine Klasse für sich. Durchhänger ? Fehlanzeige!
Gleiches gilt selbstverständlich auch für das brandneue Album "Sever the wicked hand", für das CROWBAR sich diesmal sogar geschlagene 6 Jahre (!) Zeit gelassen haben. Auch diesmal hat Gitarren/Mikro-Koloss Kirk Windstein wieder fast seine gesamte Hintermannschaft durcheinandergewürfelt - dies hat aber zum Glück keinen Einfluss auf die schwermütig-depressiven Songaufbauten, die irgendwo in einer Schnittmenge aus Doomcore, Sludge und scharfkantigem Slo-Mo-Metal nichts als pures Leid ausschwitzen. Ein deutsches Musik-Magazin hat den typischen CROWBAR-Stil kürzlich als "Emo für Männer" beschrieben. Tja, und treffender kann man "Sever the wicked hand" wohl auch nicht einordnen. Nur das hier die Emotionen nicht mit Kajalstift oder nöligem Heulsusen-Singsang unters Volk gebracht werden - hier regiert über 52 Minuten die massive Brechstange.
Dieser 12-Tracker kommt über die volle Distanz komplett ohne Ausfälle aus, und bietet dem geneigten CROWBAR-Fan exakt das, was er an dieser Band so schätzt. Depressive Song-Ungetüme wie "Cleanse me, heal me" , "As I become one" , "Protectors of the shrine" , "Isolation (desperation)" oder das großartige Instrumental "A farewell to misery" sind nicht nur musikalisch harter Tobak, sondern zudem auch eine textliche Aufarbeitung von Kirk Windsteins Leben mit allen Tiefschlägen. Beißender Frust , Selbstzweifel , Seelenschmerz , tiefe schwarze Löcher...ein selbstkritischer Umgang mit seiner Alkoholsucht, die sich "als roter Faden" durch alle Lyrics dieses 12-Trackers zieht. Dabei glänzt der schwergewichtige Frontmann einmal mehr durch sein unvergleichliches Reibeisen-Organ, das immer dann am besten ist, wenn er vereinzelte Melodien in seine Stimme legt. Als Beispiel hierfür sind vor allem die vor Verzweiflung schreienden "Echo an eternity" oder der famose 6-Minüter "Liquid sky and cold black earth" (Hammer!) genannt, die ihre Ohrwurmqualitäten bereits nach dem ersten Durchlauf entfalten. Mit den ruppigen "Sever the wicked hand" und "The cemetary angels" haben CROWBAR dann noch zusätzlich einige Hassbatzen auf der Pfanne, die aus dem Zeitlupen-Korsett ausbrechen, um herrlich rabiat die Hardcore-Wurzeln des Quartetts zu Tage zu fördern. Feine Sache !!!
Fazit: CROWBAR haben auf "Sever the wicked hand" ihren Stil gewiss nicht neu erfunden. Im Gegenteil, sie bleiben sich selbst treu und kredenzen dem Hörer das vielleicht beste Machwerk seit dem göttlichen "Odd fellows rest". Aus kommerzieller Sicht wird Kirk Windstein mit seinen anderen beiden Bands KINGDOM OF SORROW und DOWN - der Erstling "Nola" ist hier zeitlos empfehlenswert - langfristig erfolgreicher sein. Mit CROWBAR kann er sich jedoch vollends gehen lassen, um seine Trauer und alle emotionalen Widerstände auszudrücken. CROWBAR ist die Maschine - "Sever the wicked hand" ist das Ventil. Selten bereitet es mir solche Freude, in den Fluten des Leides zu versinken. 5 Sterne !!!
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Ghostman
5.0 out of 5 stars The Old Dog still has tricks up his sleeves
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2011
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Man,what a brilliant effort by crowbar.I have only listened to it once but absolutely loving it.
Musically the album is very different from the last album lifesblood ..
This album combines the best of earlier,as in very early crowbar in terms of the straight in your face heaviness and playing style but importantly combines the melody and agonizing downtune and slowness of odd fellows rest.
The most important factor here is Kirk's Vocal.He has always been good and unique but he has definitely found a second wing.It is more powerful and refined as the album goes through straight in the face punk inspired brutality and heavy doom.
All in all this album is a grower and it is going to be one of the best Metal releases of this year...
To Quote Kirk,"I may be old and fat,but I will give you a lesson in Slow and Heavy!!".
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愛媛のヘヴィメタル俳人
5.0 out of 5 stars 重さと深みと哀愁を湛えた9th
Reviewed in Japan on September 1, 2011
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カーク・ウィンドステイン(vo,g)　マシュー・ブロンソン(g)　パトリック・ブルーダース(b)　トミー・バックリー(dr)

ルイジアナ州ニューオリンズ出身、重量級ヘヴィ・ロック・バンド。同郷のEyehategodやDownとも親交が深く、ニューオリンズ・シーンの中心的存在。
前作から５年ぶり、またもカーク以外のメンバーを総入れ替えして制作された、2011年9th。

ヘヴィでスローなスラッジ・メタルを出発点とし、ハードコアやブルースの要素も練り込みながら、もはやヴェテランの域に達している彼ら。いまやスラッジやドゥームといったジャンルに限定されず、幅広い層にアピールするバンドとなっている。

鉛のハンマーを叩きつけるような、一撃一撃が重いリフ。大海原を思わせるうねり。相変わらず圧死クラスの重低音を響かせているが、熟成されたウイスキーのような深みのある色合いと、夕日に向かって立つ男臭い哀愁が立ち込める。

そして、まるでレクイエムのような静けさと寂しさ、暗さを湛えた#7 "A Farewell to Misery" が心に沁みる…。
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