Machiavellian
The Impossibility Of Death In the Mind of the Living ()
Wydane przez Year Of the Sun Records/The End Records/Plastic Head DistributionRok wydania Kraj UKNapisał Wouter8
Blending thrash metal with influences from death, doom and stoner rock, it’s not so much of a surprise that UK metal act Machiavellian sound like a more pissed off, decidedly heavier version of Atlanta, Georgia’s iconic genre defying rockers Mastodon or Australia’s psychedelic doomsters Pod People without copying either of these bands. Machavellian are well underway creating a sound that is clearly their own. They do not wear their influences on their sleeves and their overall delivery only benefits from that. While they are clearly inspired by the New Wave Of American Metal (All Shall Perish, God Forbid, Killswitch Engage, Mastodon, The Red Chord) their European influences provide their material with a good contrast compared to their more modern approach. It is not every day that a band debuts as strong as Machiavellian do, although there are still a few minor details that need their attention. ‘Ranger’ starts off like it could have been culled from Misery Index’s debut album "Retaliate" with Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) alike barked streetwise vocals. ‘Bone Island’ has an crushing build while sounding more hardcore overall. ‘Marxism’ starts out on a desolate, doomy note with a slowly build melody on the guitar - and bass riff, this is overall reminiscent of early 1990’s European death metal. Gorefest and Asphyx come to mind, in particular before a quick bass solo introduces a chopping nervous section that would fit Burnt By the Sun. The band’s debut EP "The Impossibility Of Death In the Mind of the Living" was recorded at Foel Studios, Wales with revered producer Chris Fielding (Napalm Death, Primordial) and an additional high quality mastering session by the always reliable Russ Russell (Dimmu Borgir, Napalm Death). If this four track EP is any indication Machiavellian’s debut album will be something to look forward to.
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