EP Review : Malevolent - Debut EP entitled "Malevolent" released on December 21, 2023 // All Time Metal \\

On December 21, 2023, released the debut EP entitled "Malevolent" by Belgian/Spanish symphonic metal band Malevolent.

Band: Malevolent

Nikolaas Van Riet (composer/guitars/synths/producer)

Celica Soldream (lead vocals)

Country: Belgium / Spain

Formed in: 2022

Album: Malevolent

Format: Digital CD-EP / Physical CD-EP / Vinyl

Label: Necktwister

Distribution: Sonic Rendezvous

Tracklist:

01. Gaze

02. Ways

03. Light

04. Creations

05. The Awakening (cd bonus track)

EP Review:

01. Gaze

Chorus introduction with chant and aria giving a medieval atmosphere, continues with an explosive symphonic power music colored by the amazing vocal palette of the singer, with an alternation from vocals to medieval chant, a metaphysical verse that refers to the flight from the malevolent gaze.

02. Ways

Symphonic power music intro emphasizing the drums and guitar solo, the singer unleashing the vocal dynamics, proper placement of double voice, metaphysically revolutionary verse and an epic finale.

03. Light

Medieval choir intro as accompaniment to the vocals, classic symphonic metal given a dark background by deathgrunts vocals, blending seamlessly with the chorus and aria at the end. Dark medieval verse.

04. Creations

It starts with cinematic music, gives way to a symphonic musical explosion with emphasis on guitar and drums, successful change of music from speed to slow across the spectrum with technically perfect cuts, amazing combination of deathgrunts vocals and arias accompanying the vocal on the dark lyrics. Cinematic ending like the beginning.

05. The Awakening

Inventive placement of Foghorn as intro, gives a chilling tone of danger, follows chorus with epic music accompaniment, giving a sense of tragedy, develops into a symphonic explosion with flawless vocal performance and amazing deathgrunts vocals that give a dark tone to the melody with an epic ending.

The five songs, tell us a dark and malevolent story of humanity.

All 5 songs have symmetry between music, vocals and sound effects.

Αmazing debut EP of Malevolent. Complete! 10/10

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