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Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name4.5 superbMonuments (UK) The Amanuensis4.0 excellentOf Blackest Oceans VulturesHailing out of Wellington New Zealand Of Blackest Oceans is the latest melodic hardcore band to actually rewrite what it is to thrive in the metal genre. Dueling melodic guitars shred throughout this album with a complexity within reach of the casual listener. Song structures are the most ear catching aspect of Vultures, where intertwining guitar melodies hook the listener and take them in unknown directions. The brutally abrasive Confrontation is a harbinger of all things metal; infusing pounding double time drum riffs with penultimate breakdowns. Vocalist Dylan Sweetensen's naturally raw and aggressive vocals provide a powerful lead and provides an excellent contrast tonally with bassist Kane Ross's backup shrieks. Further aiding Sweetensen's vocals is extensive use of highs and lows. Vulture's overall recording quality may be a bit muddy for some hi-fi enthusiasts, but there is no shortage of intensely emotional vocals and ultra heavy polyrhythmic drum breakdowns to keep any metal fan interested. Of Blackest Oceans latest single Siberia - to be released on their upcoming sophomore release shows that the band is evolving with their writing structure and use of tones. A stellar album from the other end of the earth not to be missed.
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