Style: Death Metal
Primary Emotions/Themes: Violence unimmagined, a vortex of chaos, impending doom
Thoughts: Anticreation have created a mighty aggressive album for their first offering. After a brief intro the album rips into my speakers with a set of riffs that are designed for one thing: the absolute devastation of my ears. A balance of dissonance with black metal's atmosphere are combined with the ferocious intensity of death metal. A balance that is rarely achieved.
Outside of the immediate assault on there ears there is quite a bit more going on. There is a desperation to the music. A seeking need, a deep longing need to destroy... to obliterate. It creates quite the chaotic structure with the music changing speeds in an instant.
The band is at their best when they reign in the chaos just a little bit and in it's place layer on copious amounts of atmosphere. These moments are rare and due to the violent nature of the album this is likely for the best. It allows the slower, more reflective moments to stand out and adds brief moments of respite for the listener.
From the Dust of Embers is a fine debut. I have heard music like this before, but these guys execute this style with such ease and finesse that it's hard to ignore.
Written September 1st 2023
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