A lot of modern black metal is getting
lost in its own artsy glory, while this isn't a bad thing (and it has
produced some great bands) there is a certain magic to be found when
a black metal band can seamlessly integrate death and thrash metal
elements into its sound in a way that sounds natural and simply
works. Yet with Funeral Dawns self titled debut EP we hear a band who
are not ashamed to infuse pvre black metal with elements from other
genres to attain something that is quite clearly greate than the sum
of its parts.
I think the thing that makes this album
so distinct for me is the fact that the riff style is rather
distinct, while not mind blowing or world changing it has its own
flavor which makes the songs a lot more interesting. I also like the
way the vocals are often intertwined, from the big chants to more
standard issue choruses this band pushes the envelope on what is
possible to do with extreme metal vocals. Along with a few other
elements (like the roaring solos) Funeral Dawn show themselves to be
creative and unique musicians who have found their own way to achieve
black metal nirvana.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a
fresh young black metal band who do it differently than most acts
then Funeral Dawn is the band for you. There five song debut EP
represents just under 27 minutes of heavy metal glory. Extremely
intelligent and chock full of riffs that are often most righteous
indeed these guys really know what they are doing to say the least. A
band who seem worthy to take on a much bigger stage the future seems
exciting for Funeral Dawn and seeing how their unique blackened death
metal sound evolves will be a treat in years to come.
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