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Review: Nightfall- Children of Eve
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Photo courtesy of Eliran Kandor
Words by Anselm Anderson
The Greek blackened death metal quartet Nightfall returns with their eleventh studio album, marking an impressive milestone in their thirty-year career. Titled 'Children of Eve,' this release showcases their most powerful and personal blend of intense drumming, aggressive guitars, and gothic melodies, designed to evoke strong emotions in the listener.
Released today by Season of Mist, the ten-track album showcases the band's anger towards organized religion and world leaders involved in a "Holy War." Formed in 1991, the band emerged as part of the unholy trinity of "Hellenic Metal" acts in Greece, alongside Rotting Christ and Septicflesh. They briefly made history by signing an international deal with Metal Blade before going on hiatus in 2010. Now back with a vengeance, lead vocalist Efthimis Karamandis, who was diagnosed with depression, dons a half mask to symbolize his struggles with mental health. "Children of Eve" marks a turning point for the band, featuring a stirring blend of cinematic music, powerful vocals, and poignant lyrics. The vocalist has assembled a talented group of musicians to convey his sorrows effectively.
The band self-produced this record in collaboration with InnerWish guitarist Thimios Krikos. "Children of 'Eve" is an angry, emotional, and brutal auditory experience. From the opening screams of "Notorious Bastard," the track "I Hate" begins with a poetic monologue, which then transitions into a powerful combination of drums and guitar introduced by a celestial choir.
From the sorrowful track ' Inside My Head' to the doom-laden metal of 'The Expelled Ones' and 'The Traders of Anathema. The album combines strong, technical guitar play with melodic and aggressive vocals, such as 'The Cannibal' and 'Seeking Revenge'. The album attempts to convey their true message of the church with eerie passages and thunderous drumming like on 'Withoutlandish Desire to Dishonour and Disobey'.
Overall, Nightfall presents a somber and brutal tale of mental health, conveyed through an anti-religious theme. The band's cutthroat riffs, enchanting songwriting, and moving vocals serve as a welcome reminder that the hellistic metal scene still thrives.
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