Warseid (U.S.): Where Fate Lies Unbound
Given that Warseid works with longer song
structures, those who are appreciative of bands on the more brainy side of
metal should find in Warseid several aspects to delve into. The progressive melodic
dark symphonic metal found on “Where Fate Lies Unbound” presents a treat for
the patient ear willing to find out what the musical journey entails. Sounding
black metal at times, and folky at others, frequently melodic, with both harsh
and clean vocals, Warseid has made an effort to produce something to be proud
of, and it shows.
For
example, “Farewell” is 11 minutes long, so there is a lot room to explore for
the listener. It is not really the type of song that can be absorbed well with
the first listen, of course. For this reason, it is true that Warseid requires
a bit of a patient listener, and that patience is rewarded later, with repeated
listens.
On the
other hand, this is a 30-minute release, so the complete recording is a
reasonable project to take on. Once you hear the quality of the sound and the
songs, the thoughtful listener will no doubt find shades, tones and moods to
come back to and hear again.
The
sound is very clean, a bit too clean sometimes, especially with the drums. Nonetheless,
Warseid is very much worth investigating. Keep watching this space for an
interview that is coming up soon with the band. www.warseid.com
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