Amiensus - Restoration
Tracklist
01. Dawn Of Release02. Deeper Than Blood
03. Become The Fear
04. Morgawr
05. I Am
06. Millenium [feat. Ken Sorceron]
07. Healer
08. Thanatos
09. Prometheus [bonus]
Staff pick by
psykometal
(2013)
Line-up
James Benson - guitars, lead vocals
Joe Waller - guitars, bass, drums, vocals
Zack Morgenthaler - guitars, vocals, keyboards
Aaron McKinney - vocals, guitars
Chelsi Igel - keyboards, vocals
Duke Salerno - bass
James Benson - guitars, lead vocals
Joe Waller - guitars, bass, drums, vocals
Zack Morgenthaler - guitars, vocals, keyboards
Aaron McKinney - vocals, guitars
Chelsi Igel - keyboards, vocals
Duke Salerno - bass
Additional info
Logo Design by Lord of the Logos: Christophe SzpadjelAlbum Artwork designed by Zack Morgenthaler
Mixing/Mastering: Ken Sorceron
"Prometheus" Mixed/Mastered by Max Karon
Rating:
7.5
7.5
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Like Donny, I find myself out of my element in reviewing Amiensus' Restoration. Ok, so unlike Theodore Donald Karabotsos I do have a frame of reference, although Meloblack has never really been my thing. Like my coffee, I prefer my black metal straight, harsh and not loaded with sugary additives. It just doesn't move me with all the rough edges removed. And thus the biggest problem with the album actually lies with the reviewer. Read more ›› |
Staff pick by
psykometal
Found in 21 lists
psykometal
Progressive melodic black post-metal
Feb 06, 2013
Found this little gem while using the Bandcamp Discovery feature. Very solid and beautifully crafted American progressive melodic black metal with bits of post-metal strewn about as well.
Here is what the band has to say about the album:
"The result was something that had some rhythmical qualities and aesthetics coming from the black metal genre, but paired up with some contrasting melodic influences from genres such as progressive metal, post-rock, doom metal and even a bit of folk. We don't really know what to call it, we just try to call it metal."
I'd say that sums it up quite well.
Here is what the band has to say about the album:
"The result was something that had some rhythmical qualities and aesthetics coming from the black metal genre, but paired up with some contrasting melodic influences from genres such as progressive metal, post-rock, doom metal and even a bit of folk. We don't really know what to call it, we just try to call it metal."
I'd say that sums it up quite well.
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| BreadGod
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Incredible! I thought this year couldn't get any better, but I haven't been this impressed after a single listen in a really long time. Only listened to the first track but I'm convinced I'll love this 
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I discovered this though using the Bandcamp Discovery feature too. Quite a handy little tool that, although i'm not big on Djent or '-core' genres, which seems to be the main stuff that pops up for me using that feature atm.
---- "FUCK!!! You're the fucking 5th person asking me in an interview about the woman in the bathtub?The problem is that I AM the fucking person in the bathtub, and I AM a fucking MAN, for fuck's sake! I hate you all!" ~ Herr Morbid
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This is perdy cool. It's interesting and kind of weird I feel like these guys were inspired by, Fen, or Woods of Ypres. along those lines maybe?
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Actually changed my mind with this. Went back to it, and diodn't find it all that bad. ^I can also hear the WoY influence.
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Posts: 1703 Written by Boxcar Willy on 07.02.2013 at 22:10 coool, I'm glad you heard that. it really isn't that bad.
---- Coldgrits
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Checked this out. It's alright. Nicely blends a few genres together. Needs a few more spins.
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Listening to it right now, it is interesting. It's something I'll listen more to
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Posts: 6101 Written by [user id=114127] on 06.02.2013 at 18:02 Couldn't agree more. When I found it I was really hoping it was 2013 so I could promote it for the 2013 MSAs... 
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I'm glad that people are digging this so much, I was mildly worried people would see Ken Sorceron's name attached to it and disregard it out of bullheaded disdain for Abigail Williams. 
---- ~Zep, Former Database and Forum Moderation~
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Why is the artwork very similar to Marrow Of The Spirit? I thought this was Mark Thompson too...
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This album is the shit! They TRULY transcend musical boundaries and genre limitations like no other. I wish they'd stop marketing themselves as a black metal band, though. It's once of many styles they touch but this could seriously appeal to the melodic metal crowd, especially gothic, melodic doom, and even darker prog or symphonic fans. Not that it is any of those, just that it's pleasing in a way that those fans might enjoy. This is unique and special. Truly. Best of 2013 list has a new entry.
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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OK after having this a month... it's my album of the year. We'll see if anyone unseats them between now and January but for now: this is the reigning #1 
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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