MALEFICE - GRAVITAS [REVIEW]
Band: Malefice
Album: Gravitas [EP]
Label: Transcend Music
Release Date: November 3, 2014
Reviewer: Habib Tabaja
The
opening track “Forsaken” starts off slow and ominous with some
electronic influences and then transforms into some full-on metal, torrential
drumming, and heavy riffs. It progresses into a fast-paced track with harsh
vocals and brutal breakdowns. I absolutely love the drumming on this track.
Next is “Heroes” which begins with a melodic riff and has a clean vocals
chorus. There’s a beautiful guitar solo towards the end of it and it’s an
absolutely heavy track. The third track, “Escape”, opens with a very
rapid pace and is a song perfect for the moshpit. Heavy guitar work, powerful
breakdowns, and an aggressive atmosphere define this song. The final track, “My
Design”, is the most headbang-inducing of the EP. There is great drumming
work on this one as well accompanied by a good mix of brutal vocals and
guitars. The melodic riff that can be heard with the clean vocals is also very
enjoyable.
Overall,
the EP is delectable though I felt it has some repetitive moments that can be
noticed over the course of the 4 songs as a whole. However, each song is
something that would make you want to see the band perform live and headbang
with them. Definitely a band to look out for.
7/10
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