- Release Info -------------------------------------------------------------- -
Artist: Witchsorrow
Album: No Light, Only Fire
Label: Candlelight Records
Playtime: 63:43 min
Genre: Metal
URL: http://www.facebook.com/witchsorrowdoom
Rip date: 2015-10-09
Street date: 2015-10-02
Size: 130.01 MB
Type: Normal
Quality: 263 kbps / 4410Hz / Joint Stereo
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The follow-up to 2012Æs God Curse Us bursts straight through the gate upon
pressing play û crossing all the fun-loving qualities of gallop metal with the
dark and miserable tones of doom metal. While the trioÆs previous album was
often guilty of pooling too hard from a fountain of Electric Wizard worship,
No Light Only Fire sees Witchsorrow carve out their own niche and itÆs one
thatÆs as aggressive as it is catchy. The trio not only want to incite hatred
for their fellow man, they want their listeners to experience it also.
There are slower paced melodies in the mix too; The Martyr showcases all the
qualities of traditional British doom metal with an added flair of subtlety
and simplicity. Juxtaposed with the likes of Made Of The Void, which features
almost gleeful sounding riffs, this record is a veritable smorgasbord of all
of the emotions that doom can invoke within its listeners, taking them on a
journey of fist pumping highs and hopelessly devastating lows. The soundscapes
conjured within each song drag you down kicking and screaming to a murky depth
where the way has been both lit and ravaged by hellfire.
ThereÆs lots of showmanship within the guitars, with complex and elaborate
solos shoehorned into every song. Instead of making the music feel too busy or
complicated it actually makes for a more interesting listen, and one thatÆs
bolstered by the methodical drumming and understated bass guitar. Witchsorrow
have truly grown as musicians and songwriters and this record showcases the
best of each memberÆs abilities û creating heavy and well-crafted tunes that
are played with an enthusiasm that comes across as organic and naturally
progressive rather than forced showing off for the sake of it.
This is an excellent first release for their new label home, Candlelight, as
well as an ominous ode to the destruction of mankind. No Light, Only Fire will
certainly tick all the boxes for every diehard fan of doom out there; classic
sounding riffs that are delivered in a manner thatÆs both groovy and
monolithic. Witchsorrow have created a modern take on the traditional, but one
that works and will certainly get heads nodding.
- Track List ---------------------------------------------------------------- -
01. There Is No Light, There Is Only Fire ( 4:35)
02. The Martyr ( 9:01)
03. Made Of The Void ( 6:37)
04. Negative Utopia (10:06)
05. To The Gallows ( 6:37)
06. Disaster Reality (11:24)
07. Four Candles ( 1:00)
08. De Mysteriis Doom Sabbathas (14:23)
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