After the ambitious direction of 2007's Prey For Eyes, The Red Chord takes a more streamlined approach with Fed Through The Teeth Machine. Gone are the multiple guest musicians, keyboard-heavy instrumental and extended intros/outros. Instead, there is an emphasis on brutal grind/death, shorter song lengths, and a tighter cohesion between the band members. The Red Chord cranks out twelve tracks that blur the line between grind, deathcore, and death metal. The album oozes intensity, as every second seems more frantic than the next. Short two to three minute bursts of aggression are commonplace, as "Face Area Solution" and "Tales Of Martyrs And Disappearing Acts" leave an impression equivalent to a 2X4 to the side of the head. This single-minded outlook benefits the band, as they stay focused on creating a sonic melee.