Never accept an inferior position to anyone, for it's the strongest spirit that wins, not the most expensive sword. Based in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japanese death metal unit Gotsu Totsu Kotsu are indeed sturdy in essence if the band's newest studio album is any indication of that. Made up of 12 tracks, Where Warriors Once Dreamed a Dream does well at convincing the listener that the "blade" exists as more than a simple weapon - probably an answer to life's questions. Killer bass playing and admirable vocals from frontman Haruhisa Takahata combined with some sick songwriting chops essentially make this solid outing. Had it not been for the dry production values, my rating for Gotsu's 2016 record would be higher. Tighten the straps of your helmet.
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