A shockingly brilliant debut showcasing a true mix of the different subgenres that metal has to offer. Cry For Silence certainly are very apt at creating fresh, technical metal which retains an epic flair to it. The guitarists utilize 7 strings in a frightening sense, incorporating Architects like precision riffing with Unearth-esque brutality. Epic solos are in abundance, pulled off with apt skill and taste. In terms of rhythm, the drumming is solid and varied where it needs to be. Check out the sporadic drum fill that opens Cold Unholy Shores for a taste of this drummer's creativity. The bass certainly isn't left in the dark either - on the title track, it shines wonderfully during a beautiful melodic break, another technique these guys have all but mastered off to a tee. The vocals may be the hurdle for some - a unique vocalist is certainly what CfS possess. He employs great range, includes screams and pulls off some fairly good clean singing. Overall, as a package, the band undeniably take the cake. Imagine a mix of old Mendeed, Architects and Unearth with a fresh injection of technicality and you'll get a rough idea of what you're in for. Masterful melodic metal from an act that is sure to make waves in the future, Cry For Silence's debut is a fantastic effort and well worth a listen if you like your metal melodic and technical.
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