Acherontia Styx is a Post-death/Experimental Death Metal band from the United Kingdom. On May 27th, 2024, Acherontia Styx released their sixth single, Perception. The single was released through their self-owned label, Dwarrowdelf Records.
Introduction:
Acherontia Styx, Perception: 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 single is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of Perception
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Acherontia Styx and their single, Perception.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Consists of an underlying groove with sweeping and intense riffs and immersive synths. The Second Sin, The Vocals: This involves vocals, that sound like a ferocious bear set loose. The Third Sin—The Percussions: This delves into the vast world of hard-driven beats, fills, and strikes that drive the music forward.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Leaves a deep and lasting impression on all who dare to embrace it
Get ready, music enthusiasts! Acherontia Styx has just dropped a new single, and we’re diving straight into it. As soon as I heard Perception, I knew I had to share my thoughts with you right here.
From the first note, you are immediately enveloped in a mesmerising blend of mechanical sounds and vibrant instrumentation. As Grant‘s vocals enter the scene, they pack a powerful punch, offering a fresh and distinctive take on both the vocal delivery and the overall sound and atmosphere of the music.
Perception is more than just a song; it’s a transformative experience. It takes listeners on a captivating journey, immersing them in authentic artistry and creativity. Crafted by three exceptionally talented artists from the north. The devilmanship consists of powerful riffs and drum work, provided by Adam, emotive vocals by Grant, and topped off with captivating synths by the talented Paul “Dinenthal” Taylor. Combining and creating a mesmerising fruit of art. That leaves a deep and lasting impression on all who dare to embrace it.
As a fan of Acherontia Styx, I am continually captivated by its unique presentation and music delivery. Their approach is consistently fresh, innovative, and brimming with energy. The production sound is flawlessly executed, creating a formidable and weighty wall of distinctly sound of their own.
Now the single has come to an end. We would like to give a shoutout to Acherontia Styx for letting us review their single Perception. But this review is on the Athenaeum Of Sin team, for their support. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Perception”
PlayThe last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Acherontia Styx and their single, Perception.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, based on the track Perception, I am highly impressed. Given the quality of this song, I am eagerly and excitedly anticipating the release of their upcoming album.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
Love the artwork, it has that space and time vibe and look. For me, it goes well with the music, especially the synth composition.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Acherontia Styx, and their single, Perception.
This concludes the Acherontia Styx, Perception review.
Track-Listing:
- Perception
Acherontia Styx is:
- Grant “Ron Bassman” Crossan – lead vocals & lyrics
- Paul “Dinenthal” Taylor – synthesiser & sequencer
- Adam Ashbridge – guitars, bass, drums & production