Proving that Pennsylvania Christian rockers can slay with as much brutality as the typical demon-worshiping Norwegian death metal group, Aletheian blend blistering prog chops, dual-guitar harmonies, and gutteral howls to make a savage albeit melodic brand of metal. Originally formed in 1997 under the name Crutch, they released a few albums independently and built up a fan base with the release of their third LP, Hope Prevails. With a lineup change in 2003, they changed their name to Aletheian, the Greek word for "truth," and released the full-length concept album Apolutrosis. ...