Average Rating: 4
Demo Title: Anhedonia
Band Members: Richard Medina-vocals, Dan Sobeck-bass, Justin Burning-guitars/keyboards, Steven Henson-drums.
Location: Chandler, AZ
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There are currently 1 Reviews of this Demo.
Average Rating: 4 |
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Band Name: Fall of Empyrean
Demo Title: Anhedonia Band Members: Richard Medina-vocals, Dan Sobeck-bass, Justin Burning-guitars/keyboards, Steven Henson-drums. Location: Chandler, AZ |
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Requiem's Review:
Here goes, demo review numero uno for me. Luckily it's not that bad. Taking a stab at the most ostracized brand of metal out there, Fall of Empyrean take their melodic death/doom influences and carefully display them in a successful format. Their song composition throughout this six song demo clearly demonstrates a heartfelt passion for this music and an admirable feel for using somber melodies as their main weapon behind their sound.Unless a band has a really good singer who can sing, the primary success of a band of this nature is going to be based on the core of the music. Justin Burning is the guitar/keyboard department on this demo, and this is where the music really shines. He's got a real natural ability for compiling layers of guitar on top of minimized atmospheric keyboards. Richard Medina explains his tales of sorrow and suicide in pure guttural death fashion, excelling more in his brutal vocal tone than his lyrics. Granted, I could do no better job most likely, but things here are just a little too straightforward and obvious for a band of this nature. "With the noose clutched in my hands. You can't understand. This blatant travesty. Has become part of me." It's obvious that there is room for improvement for an otherwise solid band. Drummer Steven Henson chugs along at minimal speeds most of the time and has a good feel for doom metal drumming overall. Bassist Dan Sobeck refuses to be a bass player getting lost behind the guitars, creating his interactive basslines which often subliminally enhance the sound. When all the elements are tallied up, it's evident that these guys are just a stone's throw away from being a major force.
Due to the low number of doom bands out there these days, I'd say that Fall of Empyrean certainly deserve a label deal. Despite the few rust spots they need to buff out, their ability to compose multi layered doom songs that sound damn fine shows that we could be in for something tremendous in the future. And for a demo, this is really quite impressive. I've received numerous demos in my day and to get one with this much strength is really a blessing. Get a producer to kick em in the ass a bit and I'm sure they'll churn out gem upon gem. If Garden of Shadows decided to slow down to half speed, you may have a similar sound coming your way. If you cherish the melodic doom bands out there, chances are you'll be more than pleased with this Arizona outfit. Doom or be doomed.
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