Whisper is a Progressive and Cosmic Death Metal band from Finland. On the 24th December 2024, the band unleashed their second EP “Gravemind”, severing as a promotional release for their upcoming album.
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Whisper, Gravemind Review: 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 Gravemind
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Whisper and their album, Gravemind
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Showcases powerful and aggressive riffs, characterized by a down-tuned and sharp sound, alongside technically proficient fretboard techniques, all enveloped in a sombre ambiance. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves Brutal and deep guttural growls. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Features intense, powerful drumming with fast blast beats that propel the rhythm forward.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion:
Providing another monumental and ominous sonic landscape that is truly one-of-a-kind
As soon as the listener hits the play button, the listener is welcomed by the ethereal sounds of Orb (intro), an atmospheric instrumental that sets the stage for the auditory adventure ahead.
Progressing into the second track, Redisembowelment, and the subsequent pieces, the listener is swept away by a relentless sonic barrage. While this may be a personal assumption, it appears that Whisper adopts a more ferocious tone compared to their debut EP, Xenogenesis. Yet, Whisper boldly ventures forward, picking up (to me) where Xenogenesis concluded, delving into unexplored musical territories and forging a sound that is both punishing and profound.
Whisper‘s Gravemind is brief, yet impactful… with a runtime of under seventeen minutes, divided among four tracks, Whisper stands out for its fruit of art devilmanship and robust instrumental arrangement. Showcasing a genuine artistic expression rather than mere fear in their sound. The modern production quality highlights the band’s careful attention to detail, amplifying their commitment to excellence. This dedication is palpable in their devilmanship and robust compositions and instrumental score, which elevate the listening experience and leave audiences both impressed and grateful for their artistry. The intricate twin guitar work provided by Tobias aand Peerapol is packed with rhythmic complexity, while Tobias vocals feature deep guttural growls and various techniques that add layers to the music and lyrics, particularly evident in the final track, Gravemind. Aatu’s drumming contributes technical prowess and propels the music forward with energy. Additionally, Hoormehr cleverly incorporates his synth work, subtly woven into the background, adding depth to the music, while the foundation of the music is provided by Luka‘s bass work.
In summary, Whisper and their EP Gravemind is a fruit of art release. With their distinctive fusion of Swedish, Florida, Finnish, and classic death metal showcases their innovative spirit. They artfully incorporate elements of psychedelic rock and experimental sounds, resulting in a captivating blend. Coupled with the haunting, melancholic essence of depressive black metal, this creates a monumental and foreboding sonic landscape that is undeniably unique, sure to captivate any music lover.
If you’re a fan of brutal, progressive, technical, heavy and experimental music, then Whisper‘s is for you.
The album comes to an end with the last song, Gravemind, which welcomes the listener to an eight-minute composition that features fruit of art guitar melodies intertwining beautifully with the ethereal sound of the pan flute. The intricate drumming and powerful vocals contribute layers of depth and intensity, making this piece a remarkable journey through sound. We want to give a shoutout to Whisper, for letter us review their album, Gravemind. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
The Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins of Whisper and their album, Gravemind
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia:
I found great pleasure in Gravemind, appreciating it just as much as Xenogenesiss. The experience of playing both EPs consecutively was genuinely enjoyable. Among all the tracks from these two collections, the standout for me is undoubtedly the eight-minute fruit of art piece, Gravemind.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
I’m not too sure about the artwork?
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Before wrapping up the review, their is one thing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Whisper and their album, Gravemind. The sole aspect I find lacking is the colour of the artwork. While I recognize that it represents a graveyard, which aligns with the title of the EP “Gravemind,” I believe the green is excessive. My apologies, “Whisper.” Therefore, this concludes Whisper and their album, Gravemind review.
Members
Tobias “Stuba” Huczkowski: rhythm guitar, lead vocals, lyrics
Peerapol Manmang: lead guitar, b. vocals
Luki: bass
Aatu Heikkinen: drums
Hoormehr Assadi: Keyboards
Track-Listing
01. Orb (Intro)
02. Redisembowelment
03. Angel Leviathan
04. Gravemind
