Self-released
Unbeheld is a Death Metal band from Maple Ridge, BC, Canada, and have been compared to
Gojira and Decapitated. They came into existence back in 2014 and then released
their debut self titled EP, and have now released their first album.
The album starts with an intro that could have been shortened
a bit, but then goes into the title track and is a piece of blistering power
and fury. Riffs aplenty, growled vocals and a manic speed to get you moshing.
The next song is the longest on the album and also has a touch of progressive
rock to it amongst the growling vocals. There are quieter parts and faster than
fast parts that make for a great listen and change of pace. “Lamentation” is
their newest single and video and comes at you like a charging bull, but then,
everything gets quiet and lovely, until the explosion of energy that escapes
from the band and we are back to a breakneck pace again. “Destroyer” is a
straight up blast of venom and anger that it knocks you off of your feet.
“Vultures” keeps up the pace of the previous track and really shows off the
technical abilities of this band with tight playing and killer guitar playing
that would fit in on a classic metal album. The album ends off with “Nothing”
which is another devastating song that will rip the skin off your face and kick
you in the ass at the same time.
This is a band that if they continue on in this fashion,
will be making a name for themselves and going onto bigger and better venues as
they progress. They laid the foundation; let’s see them build on it.
-Rick Ecker
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