The Host, a Brazilian Black/Death Metal band, burst onto the scene in 2004, establishing a unique presence with an EP and three demos. One of these demos, entitled “Blasphemare” saw their self-titled opening song, being revitalized and updated in 2024 as a single (part of an upcoming album) and retitled “Blasphemare MMXXIII,” which hit the airwaves on August 10th.
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The Host, Blasphemare Review: This review will evaluate every aspect of the single, 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 Blasphemare
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of The Host and their single, Blasphemare
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Crafts a sonic landscape where razor-sharp riffs and the tremolo pickings slice through the air with a ferocity. The heavy, distorted bass guitar pulses with an intensity that will provoke the very core of the music. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Unleashes death snarls/growls that piece through the mix like a sacrificial blade. The Third Sin—The Percussions: The driving drum beats propel the sound forward with an unstoppable momentum.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion:
The entire musical experience is wrapped in a sacrificial allure, that exudes a dark, almost sinister energy…
Upon pressing the play button, the listener is immediately welcomed by the intense instrumentation and forceful vocals of Blasphemare MMXXIII, which persist throughout the subsequent five minutes of the composition.
As the listener progresses on their journey, they will come across a striking contrast. This now depends on the listener, I feel like The Host elevates their sound beyond the typical Blackened Death style, steering clear of the paths taken by bands like Behemoth and others. At the same time, The Host do weave together a hauntingly dark atmospheric reminiscent of the chilly, sinister vibes of ’90s black metal, infused with the raw intensity of aggressive death metal, that sounds fresher and sinister.
The Host and their single Blasphemare MMXXIII, provides the listener’s soul with a music score and instrumental “complex” composition and devilmanship, that’s a forbidden fruit of art from the moment of play. Blasphemare MMXXIII, envelops the listener in a sonic landscape where razor-sharp riffs slice through the air with a ferocity that is both captivating and relentless from Janderson guitar devilmanship. Alexandre‘s bass guitar pulses with an intensity that will provoke the very core of the music, while the driving drum beats from Manfredo, propel the sound forward with an unstoppable momentum. Whereas W.A.R. aggressive vocals pierce through the mix like a sacrificial blade, adding a visceral edge to the already potent instrumental composition and his lyrical composition.
The entire musical experience is wrapped in a production that exudes a dark, almost sinister energy, breathing life into every note and beat. Each element is meticulously crafted, creating a solid foundation that resonates with the listener on a profound level. The devilmanship displayed in Blasphemare MMXXIII is not just a collection of sounds; it is a bold declaration of musical prowess, showcasing a perfect execution that leaves an indelible mark on the soul. This forbidden fruit of art invites you to surrender to its allure, making it an unforgettable addition to the realm of extreme music.
The Host, hailing from Brazil, delivers an aggressive and explosive artistic, composition, and devilmanship experience with their single Blasphemare MMXXIII. This track embodies a dark and heavy essence, drawing some inspiration from European extreme metal while carving out a unique sound and atmosphere that sets them apart. Part from their latest single, Blasphemare MMXXIII, The Host released a new single, The Origin Through the Void, on December 2nd, 2024. The Origin Through the Void, offers a sacrificial echo of Blasphemare MMXXIII, but introduces a captivating twist with the inclusion of incantation vocals with the death snarls/growls. Furthermore, The Origin Through the Void features guest musicians A. Damien on rhythm guitars, Pedro Duarte on both rhythm and lead guitars, and Marcella Meguria lending her voice to the female vocals and choirs. Again, it invites the listener to surrender to its allure and its fruit of art composition and devilmanship that demands the attention of the listener and their soul.
This Brazilian underground extreme band, along with their singles Blasphemare and The Origin Through the Void, is definitely worth checking out.
As the single gradually fades away in the darkness. We want to give a shoutout to The Host for letting us review their single Blasphemare MMXXIII. Now, we are going to conclude the review by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
The Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins of The Host and their single, Blasphemare
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia:
As an avid supporter of extreme metal, particularly the realms of black and death metal, I find myself drawn to the vibrant underground scene of South American bands. I have discovered several groups, including Coldwinter, Fohatt, and a few others. Now The Host, and their dark and heavy music, have captivated my attention and soul, showcasing the unique essence of South American extreme metal. This is much like its Asian (bands/artists) counterparts, promises an experience, where their work/music can be either dark, intense, heavy, atmosphere and so on.
I am thrilled that The Host reached out for a review of their work, allowing me to add another fruit of art to my collection in my “metal-wonderland wardrobe.”
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork exhibits a somewhat ominous design and suits the music and title of the song. Featuring subtle, esoteric symbols scattered throughout its surface. The glow and warmth emanating from the candle create a striking contrast against the dark environment, resulting in elongated shadows.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of The Host and their single, Blasphemare. Therefore, this concludes The Host and their single, Blasphemare review.
Members
W.A.R.: vocals, lyrics, logo & cover art
Alexandre Resende: bass
Janderson: guitar
Manfredo Savassi: drums
Track-Listing
01. Blasphemare MMXXII
