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From: Ohio
Sounds like: Metal
The opener "Let There Be Light" is the shortest track on the album and acts like an instrumental intro as it builds atmospheric tones, ambience and Progressive Metal chuggery to set the stage for what's to come. "Outside of Twilight" unleashes fury from the get go. The Iron Maiden vibes are strong as it barrels full speed ahead with riffage and melody. The breakdowns are more modern and brings out a more Metalcore like sound. "Blood of the Tyrants" is slower and more methodical in the start as swirling riffs give way to a blistering, circle pit inducing Metalcore sound from then on. While the chorus is more melodic and down tempo, it still has that bite and edge to keep things at a high clip. "Pain and Penance" takes a bit to get going but once it steadies itself, it's better off for it. The track brings everything together and vreates a more pure Metal sound in its riffs, vocals and instrumentation. "Act of Mercy" continues the audio Metal onslaught. The cleaning singing on the chorus soars with confidence while the melodic instrumentation helps take it into the stratosphere. The verses hit heavy with their more early As I Lay Dying like Metalcore sound. The title track is next and brings a more diverse sound than the previous tracks. The track begins with melody before stepping on the gas and going full speed ahead in its high octane sound. The track lets loose, doesn't hold anything back and is much more varied and overall should be a fan favorite. "Opus For a Dying World" is a seven and a half minute track that is epic in its delivery and approach. The track bares its soul in every note and really captures the true talents of the band perfectly. "Warriors" chugs from the first note to the last. The track overall has shades of early Maylene and the Sons of Disaster as the more Southern Metal vibes come shining through. "Deliver Us" is awesome and showcases more of a melodic side than the previous tracks. The track takes its time and while still heavy, the track shows off more of a balanced mix of melodic Metal styles. "Divinity, Divided" opens with a tremendous guitar riff that stays in the forefront for a bit until the track shifts into the heavier instrumentation in the verses. The fierce vocals and faster and faster instrumentation make this a track that's memorable in its passionate delivery. "The Reckoning" is more like a rollercoaster as it twists and turns with its heaviness, melodic and emotion. The track keeps things interesting throughout and that's a refreshing thing since it's later in the album itself. "Face the Fire" has more of an early Killswitch Engage style to it. The track blends together different forms of Metalcore while still maintaining a good deal of melody. "Awakening" is a seven and a half minute track that is the last original track from theirs on the album. The track acts more like the actual closer as it wraps up everything nicely and puts the tight bow on summarizing the different styles that the band conjure up, while still having the listener salivate for more. The last track is their take on the Into Eternity track "Morose Seclusion". The band puts their twist on it and covers it in their style.
Verdict:
Zion Code successfully brings their carefully crafted album to the masses.
