A Death Thrash band from the United States. On July 8th, 2023, the band independently released their debut EP, Flood, which includes five songs that boundary-pushing aggressive music with auditory waves of riffs.
Introduction:
Epicenter, Flood: 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 Flood
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Epicenter and their album, Flood.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features twin experimentation, tones, tempos, distortion, and riffage after riffage, which consists of complex/technical, clean/melodic, and acoustic moments. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involve packing a punch of aggressive shouting vocals. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Delves into the vast world of intricate and progressive drumming.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Boundary-pushing aggressive music with auditory waves of riffs.
Upon pressing the play button, the listener is instantly captivated by the opening track, Premonition Of Water. The introductory segment, marked by its reflective nature, serves as a brief intro to the surge of dynamic instrumentals and vocals that follow. This initial burst of emotion sets the tone for the remainder of the album, providing a glimpse into the musical journey ahead.
Upon moving to the album’s second track, Propagate, the listener is in for an electrifying and refreshing experience. The subsequent four pieces showcase an avant-garde energy that is simply unparalleled, accompanied by a plethora of compelling riffs that are sure to keep the listener engaged and invested throughout the album.
Epicentre‘s unique style incorporates aggressive elements with experimental and extreme elements, touching the boundaries of the death thrash subgenre but with moments of having this emotional atmosphere. Epicentre is a fruit of art that delivers the listener’s ears of awe-inspiring devilmanship, consisting of complex and powerful instrumental and vocal skills.
It features intricate and progressive drumming with full-throttle rhythmic, battering assault, bass riffage fills the space, and vocals pack a punch of aggressive shouting.
The diversity of guitar fruit is the highlight of the release, consisting of various dual experimentation, tones, tempos, distortion, and riffage after riffage. At the same time, the listener will encounter moments of sound FX and soft keys to enhance the tone of the album and the concept of what is going on within the lyrics.
I must express my admiration for the album; the musical composition emanates a strong and forceful aura, characterised by a vibrant and dynamic energy that evokes intense emotions. The production has been perfectly executed, including the musical score and composition of the instruments/vocals. Every aspect has been completed with meticulous attention to detail, resulting in an unparalleled musical experience. Additionally, the album boasts at least five robust and masterfully composed songs, contributing to its overall excellence.
The album comes to an end with the last song, Grow. Profoundly moving and tearful piece of a beautiful song that has the power to evoke a strong emotional response within its listeners. The track’s warm and inviting instrumental atmosphere is a significant factor in its beauty—a stunning example of the power of music to touch us on a deep and meaningful level.
We want to give a shoutout to Epicenter for letting us review their album, Flood. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Flood”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Epicenter and their album, Flood.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, Epicentre’s music is a fruit of art that pushes boundaries, with its exquisitely crafted and impeccably executed music that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who hears it.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork is a complete representation of all the elements that make up a musical piece; the seamless alignment between the artwork, lyrics, and music’s overarching concept is remarkable. Specifically, the term “epicentre of a flood” designates the point on the Earth’s surface that lies directly above the centre of the flooding. This location is subject to the most severe flooding and bears the brunt of the damage wrought by the deluge.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Epicenter, and their album Flood.
This concludes the Epicenter, Flood review.
Track-Listing:
- Premonition of Water
- Propagate
- The Emperor, The Mountain, and the Well
- Flood
- Grow
Epicenter is:
- Ryan Burke – guitars
- Jared Towne – guitars
- Sascha Simms – vocals
- Peter DeChellis – drums
- Steve Foley – bass
