EP REVIEW- INTERNAL CONFLICT- APORIA
British heavyweight metallers' Internal Conflict release sophomore album Aporia via PHD today (July 9th) ahead of a slot at Bloodstock Open Air 2021. The follow up to the 2018 EP Nothing Is Lost sees the Leicester five-piece explore the themes of mental health and society's modern-day struggles with politics, media and the pandemic. The eight-track release continues the band's penchant for progressive elements, brutal breakdowns and dual harsh/clean vocals. Neil Hudso n helped mix and master at Initiate Audio and Media studios in Northampton. "Kingdom Of Anarchy" captures the band's despair and apathy through machine-gun drum blasts,headache-inducing breakdowns and melodic screams that help convey the feeling of loss to kick things off. The anguish is caught on "Paresthesia" as vocalists Adam Kyle and Matt Hall trade between angry howls and discouraged melodies. The voices amplified by angular rhythms and galloping guitars that march towards t...