EP REVIEW: GODETH-THE PATH OF DESTRUCTION
The UK consistently rides a rising wave in producing new metal acts. Leeds is the city where the band Godeth has emerged. The quintet blends death metal with modern metal stylings in their latest EP, "The Path of Destruction." This album encapsulates all the frustration and rage in a six-track EP filled with chaos and melee.
Established in 2018, the band, fronted by vocalist Miles Case-Watson, features guitarists Dylan Walters and Luke Dyde, bassist Jimmy Johnstone, and drummer Danny Campey. The band has propelled their career to new heights despite numerous challenges and setbacks. They have been featured on BBC Radio 1 and have received extensive coverage on Total Rock and Primordial Radio. This exposure helps build a band's confidence within the music industry and community. This has certainly helped with the development of these Yorkshire men's sounds. They have crafted an intense edge with strong grooves and fiery vocals, which reminds me of a less aggressive Slipknot on first listening.
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Of course, Slipknot is a bunch of masked men that have evolved over the years to still be recognised as the metal band they are today. Godeth are a different breed of specimen. The band kicks off 'The Path of Destruction' with the distorted riffs of 'Test of Resolve', serving as a metal anthem for those who seek one. It's a full-on assault on the senses, complete with pummeling drums and mesmerizing grooves.
The brutality intensifies with the bone-shattering 'Coup De Grace', which could be likened to a contemporary death metal track. It begins with explosive, relentless metal guitars and guttural screams, followed by pulsating melodic beats that decelerate into an eerie breakdown, culminating in an aggressive scream of 'Coup De Grace!'The EP is not meant for the faint-hearted as each track builds momentum, escalating in intensity and aggression.
Godeth strives to distinguish itself from external influences to establish a unique identity. This track, along with 'Cartilledge', exemplifies this effort with its eerie mix of downtuned guitars and guttural screams. The track appears to offer a glimpse into the identity the band wishes to unveil.
The dual guitar onslaught from Walters and Dyde injects a sense of complexity and uncertainty into the music. The intensity and contrast, ranging from mellow intros to thrash-like riffs, diversify the sound.'Solace' stands as a prime example, delivering 80's thrash metal with hypersensitive solos that serve as an electrifying curtain opener for any concert. 'Hatred' is yet another emotionally charged piece of metal reminiscent of the 2000's NWOAHM sound. Its dense, pulsating grooves and unsettling breakdowns make it a surefire hit. At times, I can sense the strong influences of that era. However, I don't mind as the diversity in the riffs and vocals will satisfy even the most hardcore metal fans.
Overall, 'The Path of Destruction' continues the Rambling Man's strong showing of new metal releases for the week. Godeth is a new band with a passion and determination to succeed in taking their type of metal to a new stage.
RATING: 3.5/5
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