Valkyrie A.D. is a solo artist who performs Melodic Death Metal. On December 8th, 2023, he released his fifth EP album independently, titled Curse. Sure to please fans of bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder, Skeletonwitch, Trivium, Amon Amarth, and Sylosis.
Introduction:
Valkyrie A.D., Curse: 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 Curse
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Valkyrie A.D. and his album Curse.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features heavy-electrifying riffage and dark-melodic solos, all with raw punk energy and a blackened death attitude. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Incorporates blackened shrieks, which have a guttural and menacing quality, into his vocals. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Standard drum strikes, fills, and patterns that are perfectly coordinated with the overall rhythm flow of the music.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: A musical horror carnival combining many genres packed under one roof
As soon as the listener presses that play button, the open piece, Shadow Of The Bat, welcomes the listener with heavy-electrifying instrumentation and gruff vocal introduction.
The listener progresses through the following piece, Seance, and the remaining three pieces, taking the listener on a musical excursion about classic horror/monster movies.
Valkyrie A.D. is a musical horror carnival that combines many genres under one roof. From the earth-shattering sound of thrash to the darkest depths of black metal and the sheer aggression of death metal to the raw energy of punk rock, it creates a dark, electrifying, and spine-chilling atmosphere that is simply irresistible. With a perfect blend of different musical styles, Valkyrie A.D. guarantees an unforgettable experience that will leave you craving more.
Valkyrie A.D. is a dark and extreme powerhouse that is unique and refreshing. Its production and sound quality are clear and powerful, boasting crisp audio with a raw edge that enhances the listening experience.
Corey’s guitar devilmanship is awe-inspiring. He features a range of tempos that seamlessly blend heavy-electrifying riffage and dark-melodic solos, all with a raw punk energy and blackened death attitude.
Corey‘s vocal style can be described as raw and intense, with a gruff and harsh quality that adds to the overall aggression and energy of the songs. He also incorporates blackened shrieks, which have a guttural and menacing quality, into his vocal performance.
Additionally, Corey utilizes a range of tones and pitches throughout the songs to convey different emotions and enhance the dynamics of the music.
The musical prowess of Valkyrie A.D. is truly remarkable, with a (somewhat) avant-garde approach and straightforward instrument composition within Corey’s devilmanship and lyrical/music composition. At the same time, each song is different, especially within the instrumentation composition, such as various tones, moods, atmosphere, chords, and synth inserts. Meanwhile, the guitar sections add this fiery and powerful lift to each song.
Overall, Curse is a quick release, but an album full of life, energy, and a genuine fruit of art that highlights the band’s exceptional talent and creativity.
The album comes to an end with the last song, The Gunslinger. We want to give a shoutout to Valkyrie A.D. for letting us review his Curse album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Shadow Of the Bat”
PlayThe last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Valkyrie A.D. and his album Curse.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: I was struck by the powerful guitar playing that provides a solid foundation for the music.
The rest of the instrumentation and vocals are equally impressive. They flow like a paper boat, effortlessly gliding down an overflow drainpipe/sewer. Combining the haunting lyrics and the intricate musical arrangement creates a dark experience for the listener.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
It may not be the most eye-catching or breathtaking, but it does an excellent job of directing the focus towards Valkyrie‘s music. The artwork’s simplicity and unassuming nature allow the music to take centre stage.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Valkyrie A.D., and their album Curse.
This concludes the Valkyrie A.D., Curse review.
Track-Listing:
- Shadow of the Bat
- Seance
- Chooser of the Slain
- Damned
- The Gunslinger
