Comprised of vocalist Adam Gola (also known by XfingTheSullen) and guitarist Alexis Yiangoullis, extreme metal duo The Icarus Complex are another one of those newer acts you ought to pay more attention to. Their 2015 EP Horizons of Endless Gray features a predominate melodeath sound with dashes of thrash, black, folk, and even deathcore a la All Shall Perish. The overall results prove to be fairly effective, and while the recording does have its problems (Adam's singing is noticeably less sturdy than his usage of growls, for one), it makes for a generally entertaining romp. Both "Achromatopsia" and "Final Paroxysms" are highlights for me.
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