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From: Cincinnati, OH
Sounds like: Female Fronted Melodic Metalcore
Avanti are a band that are a bit of an anomaly. They mix styles such as Post Hardcore, Metalcore and even Hard Rock into a melting pot that helps them stick out as a band who can bring a different sound to the table. "Tell Me" opens up the EP in style as the opening breakdown is quite outstanding in its delivery. The track then slows down before picking itself back up with a building crunchy verse. The anticipation for the Eyes Set To Kill type chorus is unrelenting and when it finally hits, it succeeds in its intent. The heaviness on the track is definitely there but it still maintains enough melody for easy accessibility. The breakdown later in the track is absolutely bonkers. "Damage" brings the riffs to the forefront. The track is heavier than the previous track for sure as it glides along the Melodic Metalcore landscape effortlessly. The soaring chorus is outstanding and the back and forth vocals between clean and harsh works wonders. Halfway through the track it slows things down and focuses solely on melody. As it picks up, the instrumentation builds and builds before erupting into a phenomenal guitar solo. "Pretense" is a high energy track that is as heavy as is it fast. The track treads the Hard Rock/Metal line perfectly and should be a hit with fans looking for an upbeat banger of a track. "Sanctuary" is the shortest track on the EP, clocking in at three minutes but there's so much contained within that its so hard not to hit the repeat button after. The track is ferocious while still having the signature Avanti sound to it. The track is extremely catchy and will bring the mosh and sing alongs to the live crowd for sure. "Against Me" has a more Rock element to it. The track screams single and it's extremely infectious. You need to hear this track right now, it's so good! The closing track "Better Off Without" is bouncy and heavy in all the right places. The guitar solo is amazing and the melody is off the charts. The track has enough punch to it that when it's over, the listener will be disappointed that the EP is only six tracks long.
Verdict:
Avanti's newest EP packs more than enough punch needed to break through in the Post Hardcore/Metalcore genres.
