I was surprised to work out that this is in fact the 4th album from these Doom Masters from Malta.They have been flying under the radar for a number of years despite getting some rave reviews from their appearance at the "Doom Shall Rise" festival in 2003.Once again they have delivered a high quality top notch class album with great playing.The stunning album cover by Jowitta Kaminska gives you a hint of the quality that lies within the grooves and there is not much to disappoint any fan of the Doom Metal genre.They started out with a clear "Candlemass" influence but now have developed a sound and style that is much more all their own.While there is still the obvious influences present in their music,this time around they have managed to come up with something more original and intriguing."Aidenn Falls", the opening main track (let aside intro "Tenebrarum"), is a superb epic doom metal track, which features incredible lead guitar work by Vucovic.‘Vanguards of the Void" is the slowest and best song of the album in terms of pure Doom Metal and "The Sage" is the odd track of the bunch.Not a bad song at all but one that is questionable giving the rest of the context of the album.Metatron and the Mibor Mythos" is a outstanding track that closes the album in fine style similar to the way the album opens.Epic Doom Metal that is well composed and arranged.The only disappointing factor of this album is the production.While it sounds good at first,after further playings you notice its flaws including a bass sound that is almost unnoticeable.At times the guitar sound sounds blurred and messy but its not so bad that is really hurts the album.This is a band that could really benefit from some polished production but unfortunately they don't get it here. I am sure that "After the Fall" will propel the band's name to a wider audience and attract fans to their previous work as well.They will do even better albums in the future i am sure but this is still a fine addition for a band that deserves more attention that it currently gets.7.5/10 www.myspace.com/forsakenmalta
Jul 21, 2009
FORSAKEN - After The Fall
I was surprised to work out that this is in fact the 4th album from these Doom Masters from Malta.They have been flying under the radar for a number of years despite getting some rave reviews from their appearance at the "Doom Shall Rise" festival in 2003.Once again they have delivered a high quality top notch class album with great playing.The stunning album cover by Jowitta Kaminska gives you a hint of the quality that lies within the grooves and there is not much to disappoint any fan of the Doom Metal genre.They started out with a clear "Candlemass" influence but now have developed a sound and style that is much more all their own.While there is still the obvious influences present in their music,this time around they have managed to come up with something more original and intriguing."Aidenn Falls", the opening main track (let aside intro "Tenebrarum"), is a superb epic doom metal track, which features incredible lead guitar work by Vucovic.‘Vanguards of the Void" is the slowest and best song of the album in terms of pure Doom Metal and "The Sage" is the odd track of the bunch.Not a bad song at all but one that is questionable giving the rest of the context of the album.Metatron and the Mibor Mythos" is a outstanding track that closes the album in fine style similar to the way the album opens.Epic Doom Metal that is well composed and arranged.The only disappointing factor of this album is the production.While it sounds good at first,after further playings you notice its flaws including a bass sound that is almost unnoticeable.At times the guitar sound sounds blurred and messy but its not so bad that is really hurts the album.This is a band that could really benefit from some polished production but unfortunately they don't get it here. I am sure that "After the Fall" will propel the band's name to a wider audience and attract fans to their previous work as well.They will do even better albums in the future i am sure but this is still a fine addition for a band that deserves more attention that it currently gets.7.5/10 www.myspace.com/forsakenmalta
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