Krallice - Dimensional Bleedthrough
I really liked Krallice's debut self-titled album. I thought it showed a lot of promise and a refreshing take on modern day Black Metal. Dimensional Bleedthrough blows that release out of the water. For those of you who aren't familiar with Krallice, they play fast-paced, off-kilter, dissonant Black Metal that can be compared to bands like Wolves in the Throne Room and Leviathan, but even that is a bit of a stretch.
The main focus of this album, as well as their debut, is the guitar work. This makes sense considering the two guitarist are Colin Marston (Gorguts, Behold... The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia) and Mick Barr (Orthrelm, Octis, Ocrilim). There are a ton of BM bands that use dissonant chord progressions to evoke atmosphere but Krallice go one step beyond and create a sound that is altogether bleak. The songs are structured to work in movements, and each movement is a guitar riff. Barr and Marston play each riff to death and then seamlessly switch to another crushing display of speed and technical prowess.
The vocals on Dimensional Bleedthrough are desperate howls reminiscent of old Screamo bands like City of Caterpillar and Page Ninety Nine, and fit the tone of the album perfectly. Every song on this album made me say "holy shit!" at some point, and each track flows beautifully into the next. I can't remember the last time a BM band showed this much raw talent and creativity. This may very well be my album of the year.
P.S.
This album absolutely demands to be listened to through a good pair of headphones, but if you don't have some or can't spare the money, decent speakers and very high volume will do the trick.
The main focus of this album, as well as their debut, is the guitar work. This makes sense considering the two guitarist are Colin Marston (Gorguts, Behold... The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia) and Mick Barr (Orthrelm, Octis, Ocrilim). There are a ton of BM bands that use dissonant chord progressions to evoke atmosphere but Krallice go one step beyond and create a sound that is altogether bleak. The songs are structured to work in movements, and each movement is a guitar riff. Barr and Marston play each riff to death and then seamlessly switch to another crushing display of speed and technical prowess.
The vocals on Dimensional Bleedthrough are desperate howls reminiscent of old Screamo bands like City of Caterpillar and Page Ninety Nine, and fit the tone of the album perfectly. Every song on this album made me say "holy shit!" at some point, and each track flows beautifully into the next. I can't remember the last time a BM band showed this much raw talent and creativity. This may very well be my album of the year.
P.S.
This album absolutely demands to be listened to through a good pair of headphones, but if you don't have some or can't spare the money, decent speakers and very high volume will do the trick.
XOXO
Beardo
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