From Amazon.co.uk
Judging by this 12-song debut, the powerful, heavy and distinctive nu-metal band Adema have the songs, sound and connections to succeed. Where pull in powerful places is concerned, singer Mark Chavez is the half-brother of
Korn's Jonathan Davis, but Chavez and his cohorts have the goods to go the distance on their own musical merits. Drummer Kris Kohls, a veteran of Videodrone, bashes with Tommy Lee-like power, while Chavez's wide-ranging vocals are appealing, distinct and intense. From "Giving In", to the bitterness of "Close Friends", to the epic closer "Trust", Adema create a soundscape that is modern, heavy and aggro--without being juvenile. With stellar production skills, topical lyrics and a vibe that's current without being too trendy, Adema have promise to burn.
--Katherine Turman