Introduction:
Vulgaris, a fierce fusion of black, sludge, thrash, and extreme metal band from the UK, released their second studio album, “Seat of the Fire,” on May 24th, 2024. The album was released with WormHoleDeath Records.
Vulgaris, Seat Of The Fire: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of Seat Of The Fire
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Vulgaris and their album, Seat Of The Fire
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features an assortment of tones, notes, chords, and passages accentuated by potent and enthralling guitar work, evocative melodies, engaging rhythms and solos, complemented by compelling and dynamic bass riffs. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves in death growls and snarls with a range of emotions to capture the play’s theme. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Delves into the vast world of intricate and dynamic drum patterns, fills, strikes, and beats.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Tale of the titan Prometheus returning to humanity after his release from eternal torment.
As soon as the listener presses the play button, the opening piece, Lyomenos, greets the listener with a short audio introduction. Following suit with the second piece, Black Gold Baptism, welcomes the listener’s ears with warm instrumentation and audio-clip introduction, building what’s about to come.
The listener continues with the third piece, Swarm, and the remaining six pieces, taking the listener on a lyrical concept inspired by Greek mythology. It depicts a tale of the titan Prometheus returning to humanity after his release from eternal torment. Stepping forth into the rising waves, he beholds the destruction Man has wrought onto the world; his gift squandered, his flame this time brings wrath and vengeance. His new mission: conquer and destroy.
Seat Of The Fire is an impressive nine-piece album with over forty captivating minutes of runtime. It offers a rich and diverse musical experience, not confined by a single style or genre. It skillfully weaves together a dark and heavy metal structure with black metal’s haunting and bleak atmosphere, promising a musical journey that is both unpredictable and thrilling. The variety of musical styles and the unexpected twists in the album will keep you on the edge of your seat, eager to explore what’s next.
The music shifts through a range of tempos, incorporating tuned-down sludge, aggressive thrash, and the brutal intensity of death metal. Drawing inspiration from acclaimed acts such as Gojira, Conjurer, Sylosis, and Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, ‘Seat Of The Fire’ promises an enthralling journey for any avid music enthusiast, with its diverse range of moods, atmospheres, tempos, tones, and vocal styles.
The album’s composition is a ‘forbidden fruit of art’ due to its alluring and complex nature, showcasing meticulous attention to the arrangement of instruments and vocals. The devilmanship on each song ensures a diverse range of moods, atmospheres, tempos, tones, and vocal styles, adding depth and variety to the overall listening experience. The impeccable recording quality will leave you in awe of the technical mastery behind the album.
Vulgaris and their album Seat Of The Fire deliver a captivating and intense listening experience. With a strong and dark release and a compelling lyrical concept, the album encompasses epic, theatrical, and powerful sounds, evoking a genuinely thrilling atmosphere that will immerse you in its world from the first note to the last. The album’s intense and captivating nature will ensure you are fully engaged and absorbed in the music, making it a truly immersive experience.
The album ends with the last song, Seat Of The Fire. We want to give a shoutout to WormHoleDeath for letting us review Vulgaris and their album, Seat Of The Fire. We will wrap it up by discussing the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Siege”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Vulgaris and their album, Seat Of The Fire.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Vulgaris‘ Seat Of The Fire album immediately captivated me with its expertly crafted instrumentation, showcasing a blend of powerful guitars, intricate drum patterns, and dynamic bass lines. The vocal performance was equally impressive, delivering a range of emotions with compelling clarity. The overall arrangement of the album demonstrated a high level of artistry, creating a cohesive and immersive listening experience. The captivating music, rich with evocative melodies and engaging rhythms, drew me in further, while the atmospheric elements added depth and texture to the sonic landscape.
Additionally, the thought-provoking lyrical concept provided an added layer of depth to the musical journey, making it a fruit of art and a compelling release.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
Leoncio Harmr‘s cover art captures the epic and theatrical feel of the music and lyrics.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Vulgaris, and their album Seat Of The Fire.
This concludes the Vulgaris, Seat Of The Fire.
Track-Listing:
- Lyomenos (instrumental)
- Black Gold Baptism
- Swarm
- Pyrphoros (instrumental)
- Asphyxiation
- Prometheus Rise
- Pyrkaeus (instrumental)
- Siege
- Seat Of The Fire
Vulgaris is:
- George Mitchell – drums
- Jess O’Toole – guitars
- Jon Michael – guitars, vocals
- Matt Cooper – bass, vocals
