Apocalyptic Leaders is a Hellenic Black Metal solo artist from Greece. Formed in 2017 by Forgotten Guitarst Kostas B. June 28th, 2023 saw Kostas release his third studio album, “Theory Of Death”, which includes eight dark mysticism songs that would gratify Darkthrone, Rotting Christ and Varathron fans. The album was released through War Productions.
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Apocalyptic Leaders, Theory Of Death 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 Theory Of Death
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Apocalyptic Leaders and his album, Theory Of Death
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Guitar work features sun-soaked melodic riffs that gradually become overcast with raw and aggressive riffs, dark rhythms, and tremolo picking. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involve hateful, high-pitched black screams that add to the composition’s overall dark and ominous mood. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Raw drum work that includes various beats, fills, and blast beats, which help accentuate the song’s overall intensity.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion:
Embark on a transformative dark and mysticism journey to the depths…
As soon the listener immediately presses the play button, their ears, and soul are introduced to the opening track titled That Haunts It Even Now, which welcomes the listener to a raw and fast-paced introduction opening piece.
As one embarks on their dark and ominous journey through the second track of the album, No One Created The Universe and continues to explore the remaining six songs, they are met with the decaying fruits of art. They offer a unique and captivating atmospheric experience. The raw yet melodic black metal soundscapes transport the listener to a world of intense emotions and haunting melodies. The intricate composition and skilful devilmanship are evident in every note, creating a truly immersive and enthralling musical journey.
The production of the music is a masterful blend of the raw, dark and unbridled energy of early Norwegian black metal mixed with the sun-drenched atmosphere of Hellenic black metal. At the same time, the lyrics delve into the depths of horror and the supernatural, exploring themes of eternal damnation, mortality, and homicide.
And the enigmatic writings of the legendary author H.P. Lovecraft, known for his tales of otherworldly creatures and cosmic horror. This fusion creates a truly unique and captivating listening experience for the audience.
Theory Of Death is a musical composition that blends instrumental and vocal elements to create a unique and engaging sonic experience. The production expertly captured the emotions and feelings associated with both genres and seamlessly infused them to create an authentic and innovative sound. The result is an intense, raw-sounding atmosphere that transports the listener to a world of dark mysticism and raw power. At the same time, the listener will encounter various tones, moods, tempos, and atmospheres as you listen to the album. These elements work together to create an engaging and dynamic composition that keeps the listener hooked from start to finish.
In addition, various musical influences can be detected in the music; a distinctly (mid-album) heavy-punk vibe seems to draw inspiration from the legendary Norwegian black metal band Darkthrone. The early raw energy and aggressive attitude of Mayhem and Burzum can also be heard in the music.
Furthermore, the album also features a dark and atmospheric sound reminiscent of the Greek black metal bands Rotting Christ and Varathron. These influences can be detected in the haunting melodies, atmospheric effects, and the overall feeling of menace that permeates the music.
The album comes to an end with the last song, Anti-Dogmatic Era. We want to give a shoutout to Apocalyptic Leaders for letting us review his Theory Of Death album. 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 Apocalyptic Leaders and his album, Theory Of Death
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia:
Apocalyptic Leaders and his album, Theory Of Death is a musical composition that will appeal to dark and aggressive music fans. The combination of guitar work, drum work, and vocals, along with the various moods and atmospheres throughout the songs and music, make it a unique and engaging listening experience.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork is stunning and dark and has an extremely old-school vibe.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Apocalyptic Leaders and his album, Theory Of Death. Therefore, this concludes Apocalyptic Leaders and his album, Theory Of Death review.
Members
Kostas B: lyrics, vocals, instruments, production, mix & mastering
Track-Listing
01. That Haunts It Even Now
02. No One Created The Universe
03. Made By Blood (Necronomicon)
04. Source Of Life
05. Murderer Of Morals
06. Theory Of Death
07. The Lake (Illuminated by The Red Moon)
08 Anti-Dogmatic Era
