ARCHSPIRE
- Relentless Mutilation
Season of Mist
The first time I heard this album was on Spotify I
think it was last year. I didn't think much of it, but I gave it a few more
listens to then decided to buy a physical copy. It was really worth it, as well
as their predecessor, “The Lucid Collective” (2014), which wasn't as well
reviewed as their latest. I can hear why, it was a little bit all over the
place of an album, which is typical with a technical death metal act. But!
Their latest takes more of a liking from me not because of the production, but because
of the music. Yes, it does keep your head spinning with those whirlpool guitar
frenzies. I didn't really dislike anything from this release. I thought it
stronger than the former album, so let's break it down here...
Being a former guitarist, you tend to pay more
attention to what are coming out of the amplifiers than anything else. However,
theirs has to be likable vocals and production as well. The lyrical concepts of
these types of bands mostly focus on negative things, so it's best to focus on
the music. They are (I think) playing some maybe 7-string guitars, but I'm not
firm on making that assessment. However, the riffs just blow you away and the
music is a total liking to. They seem to blend in some jazz into slow parts,
which is surprising for a death metal band.
A lot of people found Oli Peters (vocals) to be
annoying, but I actually find him to blend well in the release. They're not
playing fast ALL THE TIME and the vocals are at times though really damn fast
grunting. The guitarists (Tobi Morelli and Dean Lamb), seem to know how to kill
it from their perspective. Really well rounded musicians. It's hard to keep up
with everything that's going on. 30 minutes of technical death metal frenzy.
Just realize that they're going to knock you on your ass if you see them live.
What's not to like about “Relentless Mutilation” is
the question? They blend a bit of everything here, style, non-conformity,
unique sound, and a passion for greatness. These guys seem to be pretty down to
Earth as well if you take a listen to some of their interviews.
It's hard to pick one or two songs out of the whole
album that's going to hit home, except for the whole album itself. However,
check out "Involuntary Doppelganger", the title track and "The
Mimic Well" for starters. This album is available on Spotify as I've said
same with the second album. Get both to make your determination. “Relentless
Mutation” slaughters from every different avenue!! Pick it up, today!
Ryan “Death8699” Fanucchi
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