A UK-based Black Metal solo artist released his latest EP album, “Caad,” on August 12th, 2024. Inspired by history and folktales of the Northumberland & Scotland, that would gratify Old Corpse Road, Immortal, and Cradle Of Filth fans. The album was released under DAV Music 1.
Dinenthal, Caad: 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 Caad
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Dinenthal and his album, Caad.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features a variety of tempos, including raw and aggressive riffs with tremolo picking and kindly solos, as well as keys to warm the soul. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves cold ghostly shrieks and aggressive snarls that deliver haunting, morbid, and dark tales. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Delves into the vast world of various tempos and tones, plenty of cymbal work, beats, fills, and strikes that keep the music moving.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: A mix of influences thrown in a cauldron, and something deeply personal and passionate came out of it.
As the listener presses the play button, the opening piece, A Shattered Isle, greets the listener with a heavy, atmospheric instrumental and vocal intro.
As the listener continues their journey with the second piece, Tormentor, and the remaining four pieces, Dinenthal takes his following listener to the new chapter, Caad. Caad consists of six tracks and spans thirty minutes. The first three tracks are part of an upcoming project. The fifth track, The Battle of Carham, will feature on Dinenthal‘s new full-length release. The fourth track is a cover song of Sons of Northern Darkness by Immortal, and the sixth is another cover song, The Forest Whispers My Name, by Cradle of Filth.
After listening to and writing an article on Dinenthal’s last release, The Skirl of the Tyne, I was impressed with the release, the sound, the atmosphere – everything… but for me, Caad feels more personal while keeping it atmospheric in tone. The whole EP exudes a heavier and more passionate vibe, especially when you reach the third piece, Chama Impietatis. It is as if Paul mixed his devilmanship with the influences of Emperor, Old Corpse Road, Immortal, and Cradle of Filth in one cauldron, and something deeply personal and passionate came out of it! As the haunting melody of Chama Impietatis concludes, the tempo slows, and the tone shifts, enveloping the listener in a poignant and melancholic atmosphere. Watching the accompanying video enhances this emotional experience and adds a more touching layer to the song.
Paul‘s musical repertoire is a diverse tapestry, with each song offering a unique blend of sound, tone, tempo, and atmosphere. I truly admire Paul‘s ability to create distinct musical experiences while maintaining a cohesive artistic voice.
Production-wise, as always, Paul has put together a fruit of art sound floored to perfection and executed flawlessly. Every note, beat, rhythm, chord, and tempo can be heard. Again, Paul‘s composition of the instruments and vocals never fails, nor is there a letdown.
Some songs need mentioning. The fifth song, The Battle Of Carham, takes the listener on a historical journey fought between the English ruler of Bamburgh and the king of Scotland in alliance with the Cumbrians. The encounter occurred in the 1010s, most likely 1018 (or perhaps 1016), at Carham on Tweed in Northumberland, England. For me, the Fourth song, Sons of Northern Darkness. I’m someone who has mixed feelings about cover songs; I must admit that this cover version of Sons of Northern Darkness is an impressive cover song, perfectly executed. The devilmanship and composition of the instruments and vocals within the song structure are executed perfectly – the vocals and heavy drum work (especially in this song are a killer!) and the guitar/solo devilmanship!
If you enjoyed Dinenthal’s early works, this new EP will hit you like a thunderstorm – a release not to be missed. And if this is what is to come, I can’t wait for the new album.
The album ends with the last song, The Forest Whispers My Name. Like the fourth cover song, it’s just as impressive and a fruit of art – the vocals (Paul‘s wife providing the narration vocals), heavy drum work and the guitar/solo devilmanship!
We thank Dinenthal for letting us review his new album, Caad. We will wrap it up by discussing the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Chama Impietatis”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins of Dinenthal and his album, Caad.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia:
Over the years of hearing Paul‘s work, whether with Achertonia Styx or DTS Overdrive, Paul has never let me down with his fruit of art devilmanship, work and music. But there is one thing that needs a mention: listeners to Paul’s vocals, how quickly he can change his pitch and tone in his vocals. Not only does this help capture the essence of a particular song he is performing, but the composition in his lyrics, music, and instrumentation also helps bring out his music.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork presents the album’s title (“In Newcastle/Sunderland, we use the word Caad for Cold. But each has a different tone”). The artwork presents a cold, dank, and depressive feeling in the painting. “It has a hidden beauty (behind the curtain of fog and rain, Northumberland is a thing of beauty – but it also could present the eve or the aftermath of a battle)”
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Dinenthal, and his Caad album.
This concludes the Dinenthal, Caad review.
Track-listing:
- A Shattered Isle
- Tormentor
- Chana Impietatis
- Son of Northern Darkness
- The Battle of Carham
- The Forest Whispers My Name
Dinenthal Is:
- Paul Taylor – everything
- Dwarrowdelf Records has altered its brand slightly. “Nothing is changing, but let’s face it: ”Dwarrowdelf” is hardly the most search-friendly word. (Sorry, J.R.R. Tolkien) We’ll therefore be switching it up to the abbreviation of DAV Music (Dwarrowdelf Audio & Visual Music) to better reflect the music we release & the additional services we provide.” [Dwarrowdelf Records] ↩︎
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