Melodic death metal... The perfect combination between what is brutal, fast, and what is harmonic and, well, melodic.
Once -and still is- ruled by iconic names such as Dark Tranquility, Amon Amarth, In Flames, and Insomnium. This beautiful sub-genre keeps on delivering some amazing and memorable bands in the underground realm, that are worth noticing and appreciating.
And this is a list of my five personal favorite underground bands.
1. Bloodred hourglass
Finland... that is all you need to say. A land that is so metal-fertile that it is no longer a joke.
A metal band Mikkeli, Finland. Originally formed in 2005. After 5 years of demos and local gigs, the band launched itself to the metal world with their first album Lifebound in 2012. Which gave them the strength and fanbase needed to release their second masterpiece, and my personal favorite, Where the Oceans Burn in 2015, and then, their latest, Heal, in 2017.
This band is the perfect balance between brutal and fast riffs, amazing vocals, and outstanding solos.
2. Mors Subita
Once again, Finland...
A five-piece metal band, which is still loyal to the 90's brutality while shouting that they are modern and are here to stay.
The band kicked off its career with Human Waste Compression in 2011. A masterpiece that can only be compared to their latest album, and my favorite, In The Pitch Black.
3. Brymir
Still Finland...
A majestic band that is formed in Helsinki, 2006.
The band present us with a memorable aggressive vocalist, iconic riffs, and a composition for the ages.
They released their debut album Breathe
Fire To The Sun in 2011.
4. Noumena
A band from Ähtäri, Finland, formed in
1998. They are the definition of melodic brutality. Their guitar sound and riffs are easily distinguished, along their vocals, drum lines and atmosphere.
Their first full-length album was Pride/Fall in 2002.
5. Aephanemer
When we talk about female screamers and headbangers, Angela Gossow and Alissa White-Gluz come to mind.
This band from France comes to expand the list, and they do it so well.The band is formed in Toulouse, 2013, by the guitarist. And later he was joined by Marion Bascoul, a remarkable and astonishing vocalist and guitarist.The band released their first album Memento Mori in 2016.
Thursday, January 17, 2019