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Actum Est – Void Star Throne: We’re back with these guys. Now, this has to be their most Septic Flesh-esque track. It’s raw, but it has that decadent grandeur typical of Symphonic Metal mixed with something darker. The riffing is simple and easy to follow, but the whole experience sounds like it had more budget than it probably did. It has that sense of refined horror we don’t get every day. The atmosphere is thick, the orchestral touches are tasteful, and the whole thing feels like a descent into a cathedral of shadows.
Savage Rizz Society – Rage in My Veins & Steels and Scars: Sometimes I like to give chances to tracks that are more commercial, let’s say. These two tracks sound like a combination of Alt Rock with Industrial Metal. That leaves us with a strange combo where the riffs sound like they’re from a steel factory, but the vocals could fit into any radio Rock band. It’s an odd juxtaposition, but it works more often than it should.
Requiem – Beer Breath: What a title. And no, it’s not a goofy ironic song. It’s brutal and disgusting Death Metal with godless drums and diabolical synths. It’s a perverse mix that elevates what otherwise would be a pretty ordinary Death Metal track. So it’s more like beer breath from that guy at the gig who never showers. The track isn’t simple, but it’s not super technical either. The blasting is clearly the main priority. The synths add a layer of unsettling weirdness that sets it apart from the usual carnage.
Arvo – Abrad: Okay, this one did get me. It’s Folk Metal done well. It has the horror, the mystery, and the darkness you want from your Metal about terrifying and ignorant times. However, it’s those riffs that give it a sense of eternity. They’re long and dense, helping create a more mesmerizing atmosphere—as if you were staring at a fire in the middle of the night. It’s not Blackbraid, but it has the same spirit, just more Slavic.
Order – Digital Tear: That’s a serious name, right? Well, expect some Gothic and deeply melancholic music. It’s not too fast or too slow—it’s right in the middle, where you can wallow in your misery. The vocals again seem to come from a different genre, but for once I appreciate a band of this style where the singer isn’t trying to be as weird or as dramatic as possible. So one can value something different, even if it’s something I rarely search for on my own.
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