The impetuous but at the same time melodic Fins ALGHAZANTH will conjure up an enthusiastic smile on these fans counting Catamenia to their favorite bands
Like their “big brothers” in the beginning of their career ALGHAZANTH combine fast-as-an-arrow and Nordic-cold Black Metal with keyboards as well as outstanding melodies, sometimes offering their brilliance in the background only. The keyboard accompanies the scenery and does not step to the foreground. Fortunately ALGHAZANTH do not use high speed attacks continuously, but also care for atmosphere, proved by the acoustic part in the opening track Moving Mountains. Named passage is quite short but very important for the composition’s structure. It is obvious that the band acts in self-reliant manner and takes much time for acting out their numerous ideas in quite long tracks. The variable voice cares for alternation and enthuses in screeched and dark growling style. The acribic elaborated melody lines do not have a penetrating effect from the first second on, but with every turn the songs’ intensity gets increased and the compositions arouse an addictive impact. I want to highlight The Kings To Come, because this track shows best that ALGHAZANTH are not content with some nice chords repeating over and over again – after five minutes, a very good, unheard melody appears proving the group’s attempt for continuous first class quality. The musicians speed on offering nearly no chance for taking a breath during the track The Phosphorescent. Anew the build up does not miss out atmospheric parts and so a highly melodic borne interplay shows the band’s attitude to entertain at best. Towards the end, ALGHAZANTH let the guitars sound without company so that the composition stays suspenseful till the last note. The other compositions are also presented in symphonic, rapid, but then again partly borne speed – and with this tactics the band wins me over totally. Thereby it is not so important that the group does not manage to compose one direct smash hit, because the focus is set on detailed, alternated titles and the creation of majestic, dark and haunting sentiments. At least I want to emphasize the track Rain Of Stars featuring very interesting as well as capturing melodies crushing into the auditory canals because of their brilliance. In addition, the last but one piece Future Made Flesh does not fit the scheme because of its simplicity, but this is not meant negatively at all. This breather is very welcome due to its throttled speed.
Wreath Of Thevetat leaves a lasting impression on me, arousing the hope that ALGHAZANTH are able to act like Catamenia bringing their musical art to perfection. I expect further turpitudes with eagerly anticipation!