Brutal Cross is a one man Extreme Metal extravaganza from
Europe, Poland
specifically. With a sound described as unblackened/death metal their Sanctus
Gladius Records release entitled, Symphony of Destruction, is anything but
tame.
This collection of 13 tracks seems to have a two fold
purpose, first to inject the Light into a field of musical endeavor that is
dominated by the darkness. Secondly to create a musical cacophony that should
please anyone who wants their music intense and unabashedly extreme.
This is the second album by Brutal Cross, their first one
was entitled Trilogy. One thing I noticed as I compared a few tracks from their
first album to Symphony and it just seems to me that Symphony is not produced
as well, a slightly rawer feel and depending on how important those elements
are to you. However the sound quality is still acceptable but not as complete.
The music on this release is pure black metal with the
musical elements that define that genre; Extreme vocals, atmosphere over
melody, and rawness over polish. I was
unable to hear a strong death metal influence here. From their Facebook page
Brutal Cross, indicated several bands as likes which I’d infer also as
influences, which includes fellow Polish unblack band Elggibor. Other bands mentioned
are Crimson Moonlight, Pantokrator, Deuteronomium and Ultimatum.
If this sound like your cup of brew then snag yourself a
copy of Brutal Cross’s, Symphony of Destruction. This might be a limited
edition release so don’t hesitate but head over to the Sanctus store and grab
one. A six axe review just because the production is slightly rawer, but the
material is still acceptable.
6 axes
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