"[13] Blabbermouth.net gave the album 9 out of 10 and said: "Offering both brawn and brains, August Burns Red maintain their status as metalcore behemoths on the uncompromising Death Below, one of the heaviest and most experimental sets of their careers.

gave the album 3 out of 5 and stated: "This may not be their greatest moment, but it certainly rewards those who take the time to sink into it, for this is superior metalcore played with heart and avoiding the cookie-cutter cliches of the genre.

"[17] Metal Injection rated the album 8 out of 10 and stated, "Despite not taking many steps out of the band's own carefully crafted comfort zone, Death Below is a tree-trunk solid addition to the August Burns Red back catalog that is razor sharp even in its dabblings.

"[18] New Noise gave the album 5 out of 5 and stated: "Overall, Death Below is a record of struggle, through and through, and although ABR tends to look on the bright side of even the darkest times, there is something so purely heavy and melancholy about their 9th outing.

"[19] Wall of Sound gave the album a positive review saying: "After twenty years August Burns Red are very comfortable with who they are but unafraid to throw in some different spices to their metalcore dish.

Death Below isn't the kind of commercial leap that might suddenly bring in new fans or see them rocket up festival bills but has some good hooks and some brilliant musicianship.