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Fleshgod Apocalypse: Labyrinth

FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE: LABYRINTH 


   The conquest of Italian Death-Metal Masters, Fleshgod Apocalypse, has seen them gain notoriety for their work both on the road and in the studio. Labyrinth is destined to change things for this band though. Not only will their incredible 3rd full-length release see them gain fans all over the planet, but now they will have to put on the most full-throttle live shows imaginable to do the new material justice.
   Die-hard and existing Fleshgod Apocalypse fans will have no reservations about tearing open this album, headbanging, air-riffing and mimicking vocals where appropriate. New fans however may have certain difficulties getting a grip on Labyrinth, mainly because Fleshgod Apocalypse aren't your everyday average Death-Metal band. In fact, certain questions are inevitably going to arise. Questions such as, "Why haven't I heard these guys before?" and "What in the name of everything ever is this amazing style of Metal!?". 
   Incorporating female vocals with Death growls, barbaric riffing, machine-gun drumming and of course, the enormous orchestral and instrumental effects, may not be a brand new idea exclusive to Fleshgod Apocalypse, but its the way they do it that makes it so special and unique. Opening track "Kingborn", demonstrates perfectly just how well Fleshgod Apocalypse can turn so many different sounds, into one massive wall of musical perfection. Meanwhile, "Minotaur (The Wrath Of Poseidon)" takes a far more straight forward metallic approach. Despite the predominantly riff driven sound, the orchestral and instrumental sounds are still present and are not overshadowed in the slightest. Wading through the Black-Metal tinged "Towards The Sun", the all out performance of "Warpledge" and the pulverizing "Pathfinder", the full magnitude of Fleshgod Apocalypse's musical capabilities are revealed. Even the plethora of monumental songs encountered along the cannot prepare you for the most muscular track of Labyrinth, "The Fall Of Asterion". Wielding every weapon in Fleshgod's arsenal, it is a track to be both feared and admired. After such a varied and inspirational collection of songs, all that remains is for "Under Black Tide" to completely blow any remaining minds. Not only is it the longest track on Labyrinth, it is also one of the albums most true to the Metal slabs of guitar work and rolling drums. 
   Labyrinth is an incredible album by an incredible band. This album will see Fleshgod Apocalypse become a band in far higher demand, and with material this good its hardly surprising. 




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