Re:Aktor is one of a growing number of bands with a so-called "cyber-metal" sound, mixing hard metal with shades of industrial and nu-metal influences (making them clearly a child of Fear Factory in spirit, though they aren't the closest soundalike). On Zero Order, one might hear bits and pieces of Rammstein, Static-X, and Raunchy, among others. The musicianship is fine, the production crisp, almost sterile, appropriate for the music, though perhaps it takes a bit of the power away from the songs. This genre has plenty of room to grow, and Re:Aktor may yet become a major player in this field. For now, though they lack that bit of dynamism and individuality to place them at the top of their class, Zero Order is a decent debut album.
(Source: BNR)
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Portugal
2001
