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My Perspective on Perspective

Submitted by rent_a_djent on Wed, 23/05/2012 - 21:35
TesseracT - Perspective [EP]
May 21, 2012 - Century Media Records
8
8

So it has finally arrived! The long awaited new EP from TesseracT, and "new" is just applying to the new catalogue of albums begun with their new vocalist Elliot Coleman (Sky Eats Airplane, Zelliack, Of Man Not Of Machine (OMNOM)). The hatred of former vocalist Daniel Tompkins' absence is clear in the thousands of hate filled comments generated by online users who can muster up enough energy to rant for a few sentences about the "good old days" of TesseracT and how "TesseracT sucks because Elliot Coleman is singing in it".

TesseracT in a new perspective

Submitted by Intermedial on Wed, 23/05/2012 - 21:13
TesseracT - Perspective [EP]
May 21, 2012 - Century Media Records
9
9

Unplugged, hypnotizing, powerful, moving and groovy are only a few words that spring to mind when analyzing TesseracT's new creation 'Perspective'. This 5-track EP can be perceived as the calm before the storm (read: the follow-up to 2011's 'One'), but more than that, it's a musical experiment inspired by an acoustic session in New York last year. The five-piece left their comfort zone, stripped three known songs of their electric skin and approached them from a new perspective.

TesseracT - Perspective EP

Submitted by Jules on Tue, 22/05/2012 - 08:38
TesseracT - Perspective [EP]
May 21, 2012 - Century Media Records
10
10

Under new conditions yet still using their same ideals, TesseracT's new EP 'Perspective' stands in a class of its own. The UK based band has had much activity over the past year, including the induction of new vocalist Elliott Coleman. With the acceptance of a new member into the band, many wondered how it would affect their overall sound. 'Perspective' puts all those questions to rest and showcases musical composition in its purest form.

Visions - 'Home'

Submitted by Eoin on Sun, 13/05/2012 - 19:37
Visions - Home [Full-length]
July 18, 2011 - Basick Records
9
9

Visions are a very British Metal band. Their debut full length ‘Home’ combines elements of the best of British Metal since the turn of the century in a style which is tasteful, emotive and dynamic; somewhere between early Architects and SikTh, but perhaps with hints of other European bands like Gojira. These elements are so cleverly fused together that despite the obvious influence of their fellow-countrymen the music feels fresh, new and original, without stepping on anybody else’s toes.

Structures - 'Divided By'

Submitted by Eoin on Fri, 11/05/2012 - 22:25
Structures - Divided By [Full-length]
October 25, 2011 - Sumerian Records
6
6

There’s a problem a lot of people have in the Djent scene. It’s something people don’t really like to talk about; they’re embarrassed about it and think they’re the only ones but it’s actually a very common problem and you can find it in almost any style of music. The problem is this: you like a few Djenty Metalcore or Deathcore bands like Born of Osiris, Veil Of Maya or After The Burial and want to find more without wading through the vast sewers of unoriginal medio-core.

Hypno5e: 'Acid Mist Tomorrow'

Submitted by breakdown on Sat, 28/04/2012 - 12:02
Hypno5e - Acid Mist Tomorrow [Full-length]
March 23, 2012 - Season of Mist
9
9

After the release of 'Des Deux L'une Est L'autre' back in 2007, there were high expectations for this sophomore album of French avant-garde metallers Hypno5e. The unique blend of crunching and ambient sounds shown on their debut effort reaches an even higher level on 'Acid Mist Tomorrow'.

Soul Cycle II: Instrumental Djent at its best

Submitted by Twitch on Fri, 27/04/2012 - 12:02
Soul Cycle - Soul Cycle II [Full-length]
April 24, 2012 - Unsigned
8
8

Soul Cycle's second album, 'Soul Cycle II', is very balls to the walls. It didn't take more than 25 seconds to get me caught in their thread. I listened to the song, 'Against the Iron', and straight away knew I had to download this. An instrumental melodic eargasm from these guys. Every song had me begging for the next. Catchy as all hell riffs and solos shows what you can do with djent music. 'Soul Cycle II' is a delicious 11-track album, released on April 24th 2012.

First review: Lithium Dawn

Submitted by Twitch on Thu, 26/04/2012 - 09:40
Lithium Dawn - Aion [Full-length]
April 18, 2012 - Self-Release
9
9

Lithium Dawn on first listen sounds a lot like other soft djent bands. But after listening to the album a few times, it really sticks to you. And personally, I didn't expect this band to be as catchy and delicious as it turned out to be. Infinitely interesting. 'Aion' is a 12 song concept album which has a really heavy progressive tone, while also being very melodic.

Skyharbor - Progressive music at its finest

Submitted by c2aye on Mon, 23/04/2012 - 11:46
Skyharbor - Blinding White Noise: Illusion & Chaos [Full-length]
April 23, 2012 - Basick Records
10
10

When reading about the initial delay of Skyharbor's debut album, I couldn't help but feel disappointed. The project of Indian guitarist, producer and general all-round nice guy Keshav Dhar, Skyharbor has had plaudits from the likes of ex-Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman among others.

Too Much Tompkins Saturates the Music

Submitted by blckravn01 on Sun, 22/04/2012 - 10:59
Skyharbor - Blinding White Noise: Illusion & Chaos [Full-length]
April 23, 2012 - Basick Records
8
8

That’s right, I said it. Even I was surprised I could only handle so much of the chosen boy’s golden voice, but more on that later…