Back in 2016 British death metallers Memoriam began a triumphant sonic endeavor that today proves to be simply unstoppable with the release of the fourth full length “To The End”.
“Onwards Into Battle” immediately puts the spotlight on the darkened tonalities of the alluring melodic guitar progressions which will gradually evolve into an inflamed groovy ensemble fueled by fierce riffage and monolithic drumming.
In the beginning “No Effect” conveys dramatic depth with sorrowful guitar phrases that will maintain a forlorn mood throughout the song but the excellent rhythmic section will have the chance to channel the ominous force of classic death metal.
The dark world of “Each Step (One Closer To The Grave)” is bound to highlight the band’s lugubrious doom influences as the captivating guitar melodies and the monumental riffs flourish within a dramatically slower rhythmic maze.
The title track enhances an anthemic death metal rampage with an overload of thunderous drums and vicious riffage accompanied by fiery growls while the inner doom essence naturally generates sombre melodic passages.
The gloomy grandeur of “As My Heart Grows Cold” leads to desolate atmospheric soundscapes amplified by the gorgeous melancholic guitar harmonies while the robust rhythmic section can easily create blazing grooves.
Just like the previous albums “To The End” proudly celebrates the glorious days of old school death metal yet Memoriam skillfully enrich such aggressive sonic realm with mournful doom elements and exquisite melodic accents.