Epic in its theatricality, Xeno begins with symphonic dread (not unlike Muse's "2nd Law" suite) before being punctuated with stabs of typical Crossfaith rave synths.

This combination of brutality and catchy beats has long been their m.o., but on Xeno they finally nail the balance with deft cohesion, leaving behind much of Apocalyze's Skrillex dubstep and the generic metalcore of their first two releases.

scored the album 6 out of 10 and said: "Having said this, Xeno delivers more than enough trademark Crossfaith to keep fans sated, the title tracks rampaging thump and an typically outrageous (if cringe worthy) appearance from Skindred's Benji Webbe ('Wildfire') maintaining the glo stick/head banging vibes, yet it is difficult to swerve the feeling that the band have compromised something of themselves.

There are few bands who can wear electronic metalcore like Crossfaith do, and even fewer who can maintain their success in driving the genre, be it through their thematic genius or their experimental ingenuity.

Combine this with the fact that every member of the band really seems to have upped their game this time and the end result is easily Crossfaith's best album yet.