What's up, Metal maniacs? I'm here once again to give you an insight; this time on VOIVOD; hailing from Canada, on their new EP entitled: "Post Society" combining Thrash Metal with Progressive Metal, signed via Century Media Records.

The main reason I know of VOIVOD is through Jason Newsted; ironically, and I would dare say that the band got their recognition through him? ...with reason, he's a legend in his own right and needs no introduction. He left the band in 2012 so let's ignore that entry. I'm excited to be asked to finally give this band a legit reason to examine; I did see them vaguely at Bloodstock 2012 but if you wanted my brutally honest opinion, I wasn't too impressed with what I witnessed. Forward onto 2016...I'm offered the chance to review "Post Society" and give them a fair chance with an open mind this time around. While I'm mostly unfamiliar with Progressive Metal antics; I can see its value in some cases, as with Black Metal, Technical Metal, Nu-Metal and so on...I need to look closer into the genre with a clear, open mind. Simple as that, as it's worth empowering yourself with this intellect.

As a lesser fan of Progressive Metal; I approach with caution and with low expectations, but sometimes I'm empowered with a genuine but unique listen. "Post Society" is certainly enjoyable and cites the average fan for the next album for new material; we have Snake (oh here we go again with cliché nicknames) "...Snake? SNAKE?! Snaaakkkeee?!" ...sorry, I couldn't resist, fellow Metal Gear Solid fans will recognize this. But anyway, Snake on vocals has a great range of typical stoner-like similarities which had me debating with myself...Ozzy Osbourne? The album begins with the title track: "Post Society" and starts off with a sound that may(?) have sounded a little off at times with rhythm snags sounding a little distorted but I guess this is the Progressive route coming in. Chewy on guitars showcases some nice riffs though after a good few listens, I got hooked to its original value of intended purposes.

Away on drums and Rocky on bass (it's starting to sound like a Japanese Anime), sound nicely produced. "Forever Mountain" is a track that may -to some- sound comical but it's still an adequate listen. Vocals are in time with the rhythm complex and each member elaborately compiles enjoyable notes; evidently shown in the track: "Fall" which also has some nice thrashy montages. While I didn't literally thrash about like I would to SLAYER...the speedy elements are there. "We Are Connected" is the longest song on the EP being 7 minutes long; but doesn't pose much to what's already been said. The most addicting and catchy song on the EP would have to be "Silver Machine" (HAWKWIND cover) it pretty much left out the Progressive elements I can't seem to worship much; but this justifies everything if you are fussy like me on that front, but entirely, "Post Society" is still an enjoyably adequate EP that old fans and new will love.

Bottom line... VOIVOD are a band I can appreciate but I wouldn't go mad for them; although this is an EP that I can guarantee is for everyone.  If you fancy yourself a unique listen filled with Rock N Roll/Metal integrities; you're in for a fun treat.