New Sylosis track...

[Dan]

Well its different alright, a lot darker and less melodic vocally than i was expecting. Josh's vocals are heavy as fuck too. Can't help but think Trivium when i hear it though, no idea why

 

[TXDeathMetal]

Well... it still shreds like the Sylosis I know but you're right the vocals aren't as melodic as before and do bare a striking resemblance to Trivium, I was expecting him to do some cleaner/more melodic vocals during the chorus as the riffs being played would be perfect for that but... he didn't. The riffs are a lot darker and heavier on this too which isn't a bad thing it's... just different for them. I'm going to have to give this a few listens and let it sink in real well before I decide if I like it or not.

 

[Scar Symmetry]

Sounds too much like Teras/other songs from the previous album/Trivium.

 

[Dan]

Sounds too much like Teras/other songs from the previous album/Trivium.

See i liked Teras, i dunno it just seems like a totally different band now. Conclusion of an age was a stellar album, this by the sounds of it will just fall in with the good but forgetable albums in my pile. There doesnt seem to be anything there that makes me go 'wow'.

 

[Scar Symmetry]

Really? I think it sounds exactly the same as the last album, which is why I'm not fussed. They've got a little more progressive/tech with this one from what I've heard, I just don't feel like they're contributing to music at all.

 

[Dan]

I think the previous release was much more melodic. This record seems to be melodic as well dont get me wrong, but its a lot... i dunno its not the 'right' type of melodic. Their last album gave me a million and one ideas, where as ive completely forgot how the track has gone now. Nothing stuck with me.

 

[Dan]

Also, the album art reminds me of something that would be used by a deathcore band. They should have stuck with Colin Marks again, that man can do no wrong IMO

 

[Scar Symmetry]

Looks like Dan Mumby... never liked his work.

 

[Dwellingers]

Thinks its awesome - kick-ass band.

 

[Scar Symmetry]

I've always felt bad about saying what I thought about Sylosis before because they are mates, but I now I'm not in Traces anymore I'm not binded to speak kindly of them for professional reasons.

I just don't think that using minor scale Metallica riffs coupled with the occasional Dragonforce solo for an entire album is a legitimate approach to songwriting.

 

[Genome]

Reading must have the best metal scene in the country?

 

[Kavnar]

Not really into them, but this song seems like a step in the right direction.

 

[Dan]

Another track for you lovely folks

 

[nojyeloot]

Another track for you lovely folks

+1 for you sir. This band is so underrated.

 

[Scar Symmetry]

I like it more now than I did when I first heard it.

I prefer Serpent's Tongue though, much more aggressive.

 

[GRUNTKOR]

Saw them live last year with Fear Factoy and was pretty bored by them. This didn't change my mind

 

[nojyeloot]

Saw them live last year with Fear Factoy and was pretty bored by them. This didn't change my mind

Do you own any of their material? Or is your only experience live?

I'm the opposite. Never seen them live, but love their studio work.

 

[GRUNTKOR]

Only seen them live, and wasn't inspired to check them out on record

 

[nojyeloot]

Gotcha. No pressure, but depending on what your taste is, these guys are definately worth checking out on record, and you may be missing out. Good melodies and technically proficient with their instruments. Just a suggestion

Suggested tracks off "Conclusion of an Age":
-Conclusion of an Age
-Teras
-Last Remaining Light

 

[Scar Symmetry]

I must have literally seen them live 50 times