An Epic Death Band from the United Kingdom. On June 7th, 2024 the band released their latest single Radiant Moon Of Aphos, taken from the upcoming full-length album Stalker at the Midian Gate, which will be released in July by Brutal Cave Productions.
The First Three Sins of Radiant Moon Of Aphos
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Crown Of Anguish and their single, Radiant Moon Of Aphos.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion:
Tight death metal brutality and strange harmonies that seep through the riffs
As soon as the listener presses that button, the single Radiant Moon of Aphos greets the listener with a brutal onslaught of complex instrumentals and ferocious vocals. Radiant Moon of Aphos takes the listener on a journey upon themes of the ancient gods and the rituals of ancient civilisation.
Each song on the upcoming release is a parable or tale, be it folklore, written text, or the story of a people handed down through oral tradition. It whispers of rituals and oaths, self-mutilation, and ritual sacrifice.
The first note that hits your speakers is a powerful invitation to the song’s composition. For me, Radiant Moon of Aphos felt and sounded different to their debut: it was fresher, polished, and more powerful, demonstrating a heightened musical prowess. This epic experience left a lasting impression, urging me to hit the repeat button.
Radiant Moon of Aphos is a unique creation, fusing the raw brutality of death metal with the exotic influences of world music. The result is a strange harmony that seeps through the riffs, creating a dynamic sound that will pique your curiosity.
The sound production is a testament to perfection, a sound that reverberates through the very foundation of the music. The band’s musical prowess, evident in the tight composition and execution of the single, is something to be truly appreciated.
Radiant Moon Of Aphos is a captivating fruit of art that leaves the listener spellbound. If you love good old British brutal/epic and influential death metal, Crown Of Anguish and their new song are for you.
Now the single has come to an end. We want to give a shoutout to Crown Of Anguish for letting us review their single Radiant Moon of Aphos. 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 Crown Of Anguish and their single, Radiant Moon Of Aphos.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia:
The single Radiant Moon Of Aphos is a fruit of art that captivates with its intricacy and beauty. The band’s self-titled EP showcased their artistic prowess, and once again, it’s evident that the band has elevated their sound, composition, and devilmanship to new heights.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
As the artwork of the upcoming release and not the single. At the same time, the artwork is Epic.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Crown Of Anguish and their single, Radiant Moon Of Aphos. Therefore, this concludes Crown Of Anguish and their single, Radiant Moon Of Aphos review.
Track-listing:
- Radiant Moon of Aphos
Crown Of Anguish Is:
- Dan Walden: bass
- Matt Gornall: guitars
- Ali Lauder: vocals and lyrics
Band/Artist Links:
https://crownofanguish.bandcamp.com/