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LAHMIA
"Into the Abyss" (Bakerteam; 2012)
Reviewed by Mike SOS
Italian metal merchants Lahmia are astute observers of the melodic death metal genre as exhibited on the squad’s 10-track debut full-length, "Into the Abyss."
This quintet does an admirable job of meshing the dark wares of the likes of Dark Tranquillity, early In Flames, and Moonspell to create a rousing take on melancholic heaviness (“Grinding Dreams”) with a volatile vocal style manning the helm for maximum crushing quality (“Nightfall”).
Featuring an emphasis of thrash-laden death metal from the guitars (“The Tunnel”), Lahmia’s twin attack does a cohesive job of covering all the bases without sounding derivative while the band’s tempo switch-ups convey a Gothic metal vibe not unlike Cradle of Filth (“My Crown”).
Durable and dependable, Lahmia showcases an affinity for following the shadowy side of the metal spectrum with the right amounts of dread and despair at their dispose.
For more information, check out http://www.lahmia.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2012 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
18 Mar 2024 13:23:52 -0500.
