Ελληνικά
Last Updated on 01:26 PM by Giorgos Tsekas
Genre: Melodic Groove / Modern / Death Metal
Country: U.S.A.
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Year: 2015
It’s widely known that we own a great deal of respect to Sweden and Gothenburg extreme metal scene, where melodic death metal was born and bands such as Dark Tranquility, At The Gates and In Flames flourished. I think that it’s widely known, as well, that this particular metal subgenre has fallen into a small decay over the last few years. Carnivora, coming from the United States has come to resuscitate the scene, adding some modern elements.
Carnivora is a relatively new band; formed in 2010, they released their first full length studio album in 2013 (“Eternal”). Now, their new release is out; it’s entitled “The Vision” and it’s an EP. Despite the fact that the record consists of just four tracks, it’s fully loaded, bulging with violent riffs and raging vocals along with many melodic parts that are actually good and well – crafted, especially comparing them to the one other bands of the genre compose (and most of the times fail to impress me, to tell the truth). “The Vision” kicks off with an intensely brutal scream and a totally blackened riff but soon enough Carnivora introduce us to that melodic death metal sound they’ve established since their first release. Blast beats, all – powerful dynamics and a few “prog” kicks here and there. You’re instantly caught in their web. Carnivora succeeds into combining brutality with melody in their own distinctive way! It’s an assault of raw aggression and gentle tunes at the same time! The guitar riffs are guided by passion and excitement, building a bright future, provided that they’ll keep releasing such great works of course. Carnivora is a rising beast , that’s for sure. The enthusiasm the members radiate is clearly evident by the strong and up-beat compositions and the feelings are created in you, by listening to the record over and over again. Vocally speaking, the band’s frontman handles his voice with great skill, jumping from low to high pitched vocals with easy and comfort. There’s a great proportion of low vox / high vox / screams / growls etc, which make the tracks more interesting and escape the routine of classic one-kind-only vocals.
“Pessimist’s Tongue” is definitely the record’s highlight. Give “The Vision” a chance and you’ll get what I’m saying. It grows in you; it becomes addictive after multiple listenings.
4,5/6
