Dark Salvation is a powerful melodeath
band from Lichtenstein who use bombastic solos to create a dynamic and
powerful sound. Reminiscent of the old In Flames or even Amon Amarth
at times Der Letze Weg is a
tasty melodeath statement. Respecting the maxims of the genre while
simultaneously having a sound that is distinctly their own Dark
Salvation are an interesting addition to the Lichtenstein metal scene and
their new record fits nicely into the music of a country with such a
strong metal pedigree.
The guitar work on
this album is what sets it apart. While not super heavy the riffs
definitely have a certain moshable quality to them. There is also an
abundance of solos which are well implemented and finely crafted.
They fit in nicely with the music and are not just flashy ego
boosters for the bands twin guitarists. Instead they add a distinctly
delicious quality to the songs and keep the tracks interesting and
vibrant. I particularly like the solo on Schatten, it really sets the
tone for what can be expected on the rest of the album. Meanwhile the
growls are surprisingly heavy given the guitar tone and the lightness
of the bass in the mix. The drumming is very much typical of the
genre with tightly controlled cymbals and the occasional blast beat.
It would be nice if he had more chances to let loose like he does in
the intro to Eifersucht.
In
sum, this is a solid record that fans of death and melodeath will
enjoy. A solid release all around Dark Salvation show a lot of
potential and it will be interesting to see what they put out in the
future. While there are no genre breaking moments, few modern death
metal bands can employ solos as well as they do. The solos are really
what make the record so fascinating, they keepDer Letze Weg
from fading into anonymity. With a solid basis for their sound and
stellar songwriting I am excited to see where Dark Salvation bring
their music on the next record!
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