Evil Oath is a Dutch extreme/black metal band that was formed in 2010. They released their debut EP in 2014, and eight years later, they independently released their debut studio album, A Kingdom on Fire, on December 21, 2022.
Introduction:
Evil Oath, A Kingdom on Fire: 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 A Kingdom on Fire
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Evil Oath and their album, The Kingdom on Fire.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features guitar work mixed with cold tremolo riffs with melodic/rhythm changes and epic harmonies with heavy bass riffage. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involve a no-clean singing policy. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Intense and relentless assault of the drums, with blazing strikes and beats.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Extreme black metal with layers and textures to elaborate on…
From the moment the play button is pressed, the listener is transported to a unique realm with the opening track, The Invoking Of Skies Whence a Gateway Is Cast. This piece introduces a distinct instrumental soundscape, evoking a vortex gateway, and setting the stage with a blend of keys, enchanting drum strikes, and chants.
Continuing the thematic journey with the second piece, As the Tenebris Vortex Opens, the album’s remaining nine songs unfold like a theatrical play, each contributing to the overarching narrative.
Evil Oath presents a unique and compelling musical journey, fusing the intricate nuances of art music with the raw power of black metal. This blend creates a sound that is both dark and alluring, drawing listeners into a world of darkness and temptation. The album’s rich and dynamic lyrical concept further enhances this experience, weaving a tale of epic proportions. Each meticulously crafted piece possesses its own distinct identity, skillfully capturing a diverse range of moods, tempos, and atmospheres.
Evil Oath is a twisted musical spectrum—dark and extreme black metal, a vortex-musical spectrum that’s bleak, twisted, and forged with the stench and the unholy spark, deep in the lowest depths of the archaic, where the sun can’t reach. It’s a unique blend of black metal and theatrical music, creating a distinct sound that is both dark and captivating.
Evil Oath’s music is a relentless onslaught of blistering instrumentation, featuring a variety of drum strikes and beats, guitar work that alternates between cold tremolo riffs and consistent melodic/rhythm changes, and a strict ‘no clean singing’ policy.
A Kingdom on Fire music provides and delivers the listener’s ears with a powerful musical experience. Its rich production in sound and atmosphere, incredible devilmanship, and an exhibition of perfection (well-executed) in the arrangement and composition of instrumental and vocals make it a truly immersive experience.
This intense musical landscape captures the essence of Dimmu Borgir, melodic black, and epic black metal, that immerses the listener in a world of pure, unadulterated sound, that’s grim and grandiose.
The album comes to an end with the last song, The Sect Of Abuse. We want to give a shoutout to Evil Oath for letting us review their album, A Kingdom on Fire. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Thoughts That I Can’t Bear”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Evil Oath and their album, The Kingdom on Fire.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, Evil Oath‘s instrumental work exudes compelling and darkly powerful energy, propelling the songs with intense emotion. The musical and lyrical composition adds to the piece’s overall strength, creating a captivating experience for the listener.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The harmonious connection between the music and the painting is evident, as the artwork seamlessly embodies the essence of the music’s theme.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Evil Oath, and their album, The Kingdom on Fire.
This concludes the Evil Oath, The Kingdom on Fire review.
Track-Listing:
- The Invoking of Skies Whence a Gateway Is Cast (intro)
- As the Tenebris Vortex Opens
- Kingdom of Fire
- Scriptum ex Iacet
- Fade into Endless Obscuruty (interlude)
- Path of Death and Decay
- Blood Must Flow
- Nocturnal Mages
- The Darkness Day
- Thoughts That I Can’t Bear
- The Sect of Abuse
Evil Oath is:
- Rydell – guitars
- M.C. Abagor – vocals
- Mexicution – drums
