This is review #100. Big thanks to those who take the time to read my ramblings.

Written by nikarg on 03.07.2019 at 00:31

This is review #100. Big thanks to those who take the time to read my ramblings.

How do I heart react on Metal Storm

They played this live when they toured with Sinmara. It was a crushing and memorable experience. This band and Blood Incantation seem poised to become the next "big names" in death metal. Hopefully this happens because they deserve it. Really friendly guys too!

It's good stuff, but not 10/10 good.

Written by Swietowit11 on 03.07.2019 at 13:54

This band and Blood Incantation seem poised to become the next "big names" in death metal. Hopefully this happens because they deserve it.

I'm not sure about them becoming "big names" but they both have loads of talent and know the importance of riffs. Can't wait for the new Blood Incantation album.

Never thought the first (non-joke) 10/10 review I'd see on the front page would come from someone other than me, but after listening to the EP, I understand. The atmosphere is incredible. I wouldn't give it a 10 myself, but it's definitely album of the year material.

Yeah, whether I may or may not give it 10 myself, it's a record where I think someone would have a hard time arguing why it's not worth 10, outside of their own taste preferences.

This is slightly above average. Granted, people have differing opinions... but 10/10? This is what passes as perfection nowadays? With that said, I'm glad the reviewer enjoyed it so much, I'm slightly envious.

Written by SoUnDs LiKe PoP on 08.07.2019 at 04:29

This is slightly above average. Granted, people have differing opinions... but 10/10? This is what passes as perfection nowadays? With that said, I'm glad the reviewer enjoyed it so much, I'm slightly envious.

For a blackened death metal album it's pretty exemplary. Unless you can think of better examples? (your ratings seem to consist almost entirely of power metal and melodeath so I can't infer otherwise as to what this is average in comparison to)

Written by Mercurial on 08.07.2019 at 11:04

Written by SoUnDs LiKe PoP on 08.07.2019 at 04:29

This is slightly above average. Granted, people have differing opinions... but 10/10? This is what passes as perfection nowadays? With that said, I'm glad the reviewer enjoyed it so much, I'm slightly envious.

For a blackened death metal album it's pretty exemplary. Unless you can think of better examples? (your ratings seem to consist almost entirely of power metal and melodeath so I can't infer otherwise as to what this is average in comparison to)

I get that it's within the context of genre, but still. Yes, power metal and melodeath are two of my most listened to genres, but I listen to a good deal of other stuff, as well (hybrid black metal, folk, symphonic metal, pop, electronic, prog, easy listening, indie rock, etc.), so I don't think my tastes are too confined to appreciate this kind of music. I just didn't find it to be anything special. I could run some youtube blackened-death metal playlists for a few hours and hear several comparable bands. Just my opinion, though.

This is quite nice, builds very well and isn't just a relentless barrage of blasts. The more midtempo moments are especially delicious and they transition well into the faster sections. I think I prefer Blood Incantation over this but both bands are definitely similar in that they seriously bring the riffage and create some wonderful atmospheres.

Fantastic find! I love the claustrophobic yet compelling atmosphere and the recurring riffs altered ever so slightly to create a new uneasy tone

Quote:
There is a certain illusion of order in an otherwise anxiety-provoking chaotic extremity, where you feel like you are the protagonist in an extraterrestrial chase and the music leads you to either run for your life while trapped in a shifting maze, or stand still and catch your breath in a state of disorientation and paranoid preparedness.

you describe it well!

Written by F3ynman on 06.09.2022 at 14:00

Fantastic find! I love the claustrophobic yet compelling atmosphere and the recurring riffs altered ever so slightly to create a new uneasy tone

Two and a half years later, this is still a 10 for me.