A Dissonant Blackened Death solo artist from the United States. July 15th 2023. Vølus released his third studio album, Oathsworn Vengeance, which would gratify fans of Impetuous Ritual from Australia. The album was released through Vølus self-owned label Vargheist Records and promoted through Shred Storm PR.
Introduction:
Vølus, Oathsworn Vengeance: 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 Oathsworn Vengeance
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Vølus and their Oathsworn Vengeance album.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features a chaos of heavy, intricate guitar work and dissonant moments to create a suffocating atmosphere perfectly complemented by progressive drumming. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Deliveries a freight train of venomous gutturals. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Delves into the vast world of progressive drumming and relentless blast beats.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: A true horror-d’oeuvre of ancient rituals and demonic rites
Upon pressing the play button, the album greets the listener with a mechanical soundscape in the opening piece entitled Angelic Corrupter. The subsequent tracks relentlessly deliver a barrage of brutal and extreme music, leaving no respite for the faint-hearted. As the album progresses, the listener will encounter the second track, Confronting Shadow, and the following four songs. These tracks blend intricacy, technicality, atmosphere, and dissonance.
With its captivating and intense music, Oathsworn Vengeance is a forbidden fruit of art creation that bewitches listeners from the very first note. Vølus virtuosity is showcased through the devilmanship that rises like serpents from the abyss. This album leaves no doubt about its sheer power and etches itself into the depths of your soul, making you one with the malevolent essence of Vølus.
It is important to note that this (again) album is not for the faint-hearted, as it is designed for those who appreciate exceptional devilmanship and a true chef-d’oeuvre of sound, with its quality mixing and mastering.
Without a doubt, the listener’s auditory senses will be completely captivated by the impressive and intense battle for dominance between the venomous-guttural vocals and the aggressive instrumentals. The sheer power and brutalization of the musical combination and the battle between the two will leave an indelible impression on the listener’s mind and ears.
Vølus intricate details testify to its creators’ creativity and skills. The album stands out as a shining example of what can be achieved through the art of music and from one person. From the first track’s opening riff to the last’s final note, the album’s composition is a work of art in and of itself.
All in all, expanding upon the strides made in Thrown To The Abyss. Oathsworn Vengeance delves deeper into progressive music. The album showcases Justin’s impressive musical, lyrical, and vocal prowess, revealing his growth as an artist.
This is showcased in the intricate and varied guitar work, with each track showcasing a different aspect of the instrument’s capabilities. The drumming is equally impressive, with progressive fills and complex rhythms that keep the listener engaged. The vocals are a standout feature of the album, with Justin’s guttural delivery adding an unmatched layer of intensity.
Vølus is a true horror-oeuvre that will appeal to anyone who appreciates exceptional extreme music. This extraordinary piece of the forbidden fruit of art is meant to be played at total volume. This six-track album is a fusion of atmospheric, raw, and powerful dissonant progressive blackened death metal that will leave a lasting impression on any listener — so strap yourself in and prepare for an exceptional auditory experience.
The album comes to an end with the last song, The Axiom Chaos We want to give a shoutout to ShredStorm for letting us review Vølus and their Oathsworn Vengeance album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Oathsworn Vengeance”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Vølus and their Oathsworn Vengeance album.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, Angelic Corrupter sets a foreboding tone from the first track, hinting at the darkness. Each piece of music exudes an ancient malevolence, drawing inspiration from black, progressive, and death metal. However, Vølus takes these genres to new heights, creating a bone-chilling, awe-inspiring amalgamation.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork depicts a different version of Baphomet, associated with sacrifice and worship. The music accompanying it is so powerful that it may compel the listener to worship every single musical note, composition, etc, before ultimately sacrificing the soul.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Vølus, and their album Oathsworn Vengeance.
This concludes the Vølus, Oathsworn Vengeance review.
Track-Listing:
- Angelic Corrupter
- Confronting Shadow
- Preceptor of Immortality
- Desolation Conquest
- Terrorscape Nexxus
- The Axiom Chaos
Vølus is:
- Justin Vølus – all instruments, vocals, lyrics, mixing and mastering
