"Underground" is an adaquate synonym when describing Vital Remains' early output. While their latter albums have been equally praised and hated due mostly to the love/hate relationship people have with Glen Benton, "Forever Underground" and "Dawn of the Apocalypse" are up to par with the best Death Metal releases of the mid-90s. Raw and aggressive guitars are the driving force here. Lots of riffs, frequent tempo changes and unique song structures are what this album is about. Every song contains solos, which is a good thing even though they're of average quality. The bass doesn't have a real presence, it's used mostly to fill out the sound and follows the guitars. Dave Suzuki makes his debut here and does a precise and varied job on the drums. He pays more attention to the song's dynamics on FU than his triggered blast obsession of the Benton-era. Vocals are mid-range growls timed well with the music and convincingly delivered! Killer!!