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The contrast that such approach produces with her malignant growls reflects the nature of the band in which constantly the listener is dragged to a sinister atmosphere in which melodic phrases collide with ponderous and crushing riffs. However, in “Le Radeau de la Méduse” we listen to the French vocalist using her heavenly clean voice with greater vigor. That Marion is an extraordinary vocalist with a wide range of vocal possibilities is something well known thus far. As a result, the song splendidly delves into the possibilities that such mixture can provide, enrichening its dynamism with its frenetic pace, intense riffs, and the fantastic middle section that accentuates the melodic component.
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Tracks such as “Of Volition” show how well they incorporate power metal into the mix. The French band does not only blend melodic death metal with symphonic elements. But, on the other hand, all the fury is unleashed through aggressive riffs, violent blast beats, and evil harsh vocals by Marion, who showcases how diverse her vocal approach can get. On the one hand, the beauty contained within the song can be appreciated through the orchestral passages and primarily through singer Marion Bascoul‘s high-pitched operatic vocals during the chorus. “Antigone” does not waste time in showcasing the results of such blending, so the listener gets to experience contrary sensations. However, once it is over, it is time to unleash the brutality that will allow classical music and extreme metal to come together. Once the listener gets to immerse within the sonorous experience enclosed in “A Dream Of Wilderness”, it will be safe to attest that the French band has created a musical tornado ready to turn apart everything in its path.įor such purpose, the band does what they do best: to vividly blend symphonic and orchestral elements with extreme, heavy, and demonizing passages, resulting in a fascinating mix that manages to keep a melodic component within untamed ferocity portrayed throughout the album.Īephanemer’s notable use of classical music can be appreciated by the listener in all its glory with the opening track “Land of Hope”, a beautiful instrumental piece that resembles the overture of a majestic symphony or the score of an epic film. If their previous work granted them the signing by Napalm Records, “A Dream Of Wilderness” sees them worthy of becoming torchbearers of the genre for years to come.Īlthough the singles already anticipated that we were in the presence of something staggering, the reality is that we are facing one of the most outstanding albums of the year within the metal scene. After rumbling the symphonic death metal realms with their roaring and sweeping sophomore album, Aephanemer is back with a new record that proves that the impressive results obtained with “Prokopton” were no coincidence.