Melodic metal quintet UNDRASK are preparing to take their sound to the next dimension through their sophomore album God Emperor. The upcoming album delves deeper into the story of the creation of the Longhammer – the track “Longhammer” appears on the previous LP Battle Through Time.
“UNDRASK’s sophomore effort is bigger, faster, and more melodic than ever. Get ready for some thrilling melodeath, and join us for the epic creation of the most powerful weapon ever forged.
The Longhammer is coming…”Packed with even more harmonies and intertwined guitars, the new album sees features orchestral elements and several talented guests who elevate the powerful sound. With Melodies and riffs abound, and vocals more brutal than ever, each track carries its own distinctive character and vibe. “Eye of the Archdemon” delivers a dramatic opening with intricate and contrapuntal textures emerging from both metal and orchestral instruments. Exploding into a ferocious heaviness, guttural vocals introduce a commanding presence balancing the lightning fast leads with harsh textures. “The Thing in the Pit” unveils a haunting offering with thundering percussion creating a dramatic setting for the track accompanied with an eerie choir. Concluding with “God Emperor”, UNDRASK unleash their theatrical side taking their time to build-up anticipation in the opening section. Driving rhythms and a fast momentum inject a burst of energy with the instrumentation producing a huge wall of sound. Reaching almost ten minutes in length, UNDRASK keep the arrangement dynamically interesting by ensuring the light and the dark ebbs and flows.
UNDRASK is:
Steve Wynn – Vocals
Darryl Dewitt – Guitars
Erik Collier – Guitars
Daniel McCoy – Bass
Aaron Schimmel – Drums
God Emperor Track List:
1. Eye of the Archdemon
2. Spoils of War
3. The Tempering
4. We Are Longhammer
5. The Mountain
6. Queen (feat. Morgan Riley)
7. The Thing in the Pit
8. The Climb
9. Collectors
10. Heart of the Abyss (feat. Jeff Loomis)
11. God Emperor
Pre-order God Emperor: https://undrask.bandcamp.com/album/god-emperor
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