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 Saros - Five Pointed Tongue (Hungry Eye)
Hailing from what could be considered the cradle of U.S. metal, the young quartet of Saros has here released quite the impressive debut EP, deftly combining elements of technical thrash and progressive death and black metal into a tight, concise forty-five minute unique listening experience. Though the production is decidedly lacking, the strength of the compositions shine through to reveal glimpses of what could become a band to be reckoned with in the near future. The twisting album opener, “In Arctic Exile,” and “F Sub Zero” deliver a diverse precision speed attack, while the remaining tracks display a much slower, deliberate approach with mid-paced, chunky riffs and some acoustic accompaniment. The clean vocals that crop up every now and then amidst the raspy shrieks are definitely a little weak, but they are used sparsely and don’t distract too heavily from the rest of the music. This is one of the most promising debut releases of the past year, so be sure to pick it up.
Archived April 2007
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