Heavy Metal Thunderpicking
Sacro Ordine
Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you: SACRO ORDINE; signed via Sliptrick Records, hailing from Italian grounds - performing Heavy Metal, on their debut album entitled: "Heavy Metal Thunderpicking" (released April 10th, 2018).
Since formation in the turn of the millenium; the quintet in question have a Demo and a Live Album in their entire discography so far, I am introduced with their debut record entitled: "Heavy Metal Thunderpicking" (almost 20 years later since creation, damn...). 9 tracks ranging at around 39:12; SACRO ORDINE arrange an intricately designed development of hard-hitting Heavy Metal distinctions, starting off with a short .40s introduction which opens with "Ace Of Clubs"; I experience a solid slab of concrete grit and a grandiose manifestation of bouncy, crunchy riffs and solos - with a battering aesthetic of organic substances that grooves with power and strength. Thumpy executions are profusely robust, and diversely dynamic too.
Consisting of Paolo Fumis on vocals; the frontman delivers a consistent contrast of clean, high-pitched screams and yells which are adroitly proficient. "Fate's Embrace" demonstrates the band's progressively technical elements; as complex, dextrous duo Carlo Venuti & Davide Oliveri efficiently showcase a blistering attribution of rhythmic melodies and deadly injections of thunderous heaviness. "Earthshaker" distributes constructive instrumentation and musicianship; as the band dominates with unique and experimental implementations, as the formula fabricates with the True Metal ramification - reminding me of ROSS THE BOSS a little.
"Tears Of Light" has an anthemic characteristic, balanced with extremely enlightening pulverization pummelling from heavyweight powerhouses Luca Komavli (on drums) & Claudio Livera (on bass) - showcasing audible savageness and primitive hammering skills. "Four Kings" assaults with fluidly polished pounding, and a mid-tempo flair which captivates one with an elegantly enjoyable discovery. Rampaging with more onslaughts of brutally raw rhythms, "Endless Worm" strikes with a punchline foundation of razor-sharp harmonies – ramming with forceful precision, excelling with borderline creativity craftsmanship, killer stuff.
"Stripes On The Sand" embellishes a fulfilling management of musical adequacy and malevolent, yet vehement songwriting qualities. Overall concluding the record with the epic finale song: "The Blood Of Your Roots"; I was surprised with this one, while I have heard this before - the production still grabbed me, keeping me hooked all throughtout.
Good stuff, worth the time.<
8 / 10
Excellent
Songwriting
Musicianship
Memorability
Production
"Heavy Metal Thunderpicking" Track-listing:
1. Intro
2. Ace Of Clubs
3. Fate's Embrance
4. Earthshaker
5. Tears Of Light
6. Four Kings
7. Endless Worm
8. Stripes On The Sand
9. The Blood Of Your Roots
Sacro Ordine Lineup:
Paolo Fumis - Vocals
Carlo Venuti - Guitar
Davide Olivieri - Guitar
Luca Komavli - Drums
Claudio Livera - Bass
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