Imperium
The Kennedy Veil
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February 13, 2018
This California Death Metal band is one of a kind on this album. The artist has guests such as Trevor Strand of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, Sven de Caluwe of ABORTED, and Dickie Allen of INFANT ANNIHILATOR. The loud factor is definitely in this album.
The first track is "Godslaughter". This song will make the hair on the back of neck stand up from the beginning to end. Fascinating vocals on this song. The drums are loud and fast; just the way they should be. The guitar is truly made for this song. "Legacy Left" has the best drums on this album. The guitars are good throughout, as well. The beat is heavy and the vocals are strong. "Hunted to Extinction" is the longest track on this album. A beautiful beginning involving synths or strings, then going into a loud almost anger filled vocals. This reminds one of Eli Roth's remake of "The Green Inferno"; a creepy exploration of human's dark and evil side.
"Draconian" is another with strong drums in the beginning and throughout. It's interesting and unique with quick, short guitar thrusts in the song. "Last Born" is a hard and fast song. This is true from beginning to the end. The song can make one think about all humanity in this world if one listens closely enough. "Flesh of the Sun" has good beats and strong vocals. The guitar is enthralling in this song, being full of horror is all I know to say. "Dawning of Wrathful Deities" comes in strong with a piano that is most lovely next to the drums. There are great guitars in "Dawning of Wrathful Deities". The last track is one titled "Seething Rot" and it comes in completely rotten. That is a compliment, by the way. The song itself is fast and furious. This is another song with impressive drums and guitars. The beat is incredibly fast and the vocals match perfectly.
"The Kennedy Veil" has released an album of loud craziness that works. The Death Metal band is impressively artistic in their way of instrument playing. This may not be for everyone but it shows how talented musicians can be different and hot to make a good Death Metal album.
8 / 10
Excellent
Songwriting
Musicianship
Memorability
Production
"Imperium" Track-listing:
1. Godslaughter
2. Legacy Left
3. Hunted to Extinction
4. Draconian
5. Last Born
6. Flesh of the Sun
7. Dawning of Wrathful Deities
8. Seething Rot
The Kennedy Veil Lineup:
Monte Barnard - Vocals
Kc Childers - Guitar
Tyler Hawkins - Bass
Gabe Seeber - Drums
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