вторник, 31 януари 2012 г.

Mord’A’Stigmata - "Antimatter" Review

This Polish-based post black/avant garde metal band focus their songs primarily on misanthropy and spirituality. Formed in 2004, this is their second release after considerable changes in their 8 year history.
This album is very special, in that it uses the innovation of the avant garde not to detach itself from its fans, but to ingratiate itself deeper. The use of different vocal effects – such as slowing down the vocal, speeding it up, changing pitch, etc. all contribute to the uniqueness of this work. 
It’s a very hard listen first tine round, but it is on the second and subsequent listens that it becomes easier to take in and digest. It’s varied and technical, with solid work from each of the members. The instrumental is tight, with the odd guitar squeal over drums being a main element of their music. The lyrics are varied, as are the vocalist’s talents. It goes across his whole range from the screechy screamo, to the normal, and then into the deep dark depths vocally. 
It’s black metal roots shine through, in the way some of the songs are performed, but without the screechy unintelligible lyrics. This is a really nice diversion within the genre, and shows not only a black metal background, but the ability to twist and change what is heard, subverting expectations.

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