Dutch Blackened Death Metallers ONHEIL bring their A game with their furious new album “In Black Ashes”. Due for release June 9th, via Black Lion Records.
Fully utilizing the possibilities offered by having a three-guitarist band, every riff is an example of a creative melodic build, with hi-energy thrash/black undertones. The band delivers a well-performed and written album that strives and succeeds at being both hard-hitting, heavy, and aggressive yet melodic and enchanting.
Partly recorded during the pandemic, the album features mostly new members along with founding member Amok. The band decided against releasing the album too close after the pandemic, spending the time to bring the album to its full potential. Lyrics and vocals were improved and solos – something that the band had not incorporated into their writing before – were added, adding a whole new dimension to the band’s sound.
“In Black Ashes” also takes the next step in sound quality with the great mix and mastering work by legendary producer Dan Swanö (Dissection, Opeth, Dark Funeral, Bloodbath, Marduk, Insomnium).
Dan Swanö has this to say about the album:
“Very Awesome Record! It is a unique blend of classic Black/Thrash/Speed and even some New Wave of British Heavy metal in there and tastefully topped off with some vibes of that Blackened Death metal that I did so much of in the mid-’90s. Highly Recommended!!”
The album features amazing artwork created by artist Lordigan Pedro Seno, who worked before bands and artists like Amon Amarth, Kreator, Decapitated, and Matt Heafy (Trivium).
Any person that enjoys dual guitars, melodic harmonies, and fast-paced, blackened, and in-your-face metal should not miss out on this album.
TRACKLIST:
- Night Terror
- In Black Ashes
- Like Shadows in the Night
- Void
- Beneath a Steel Sky
- Bloodthirst
- Master of Disease
LINE-UP:
Amok – Vocals/Guitar
Waanzin – Vocals/Bass
Wrok – Guitar
Káosz – Guitar
Toorn – Drums
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