Fronted by Aaron Stainthorpe of legendary doom stalwarts My Dying Bride, High Parasite violently arise from the shadows to present a renewed gothic metal manifesto with the debut endeavor “Forever We Burn”.
The title track ensures a triumphant beginning combining groovy guitar lines crafting an attention worthy rhythmic ensemble and unexpectedly catchy melodies bound to get stuck on your mind resulting in a refreshing & entertaining sonic experience.
On “My Syndrome” synths develop a borderline futuristic mindset yet Aaron’s theatrical vocal performance reminisces the golden age of decadent gothic/doom metal while later on growls become an essential requirement to enhance the fierce heavier rhythmic dynamics.
“Grave Intentions” strengthens the inner 90’s gothic metal inspiration with forlorn melodic guitars in the midst of potent rhythmic progressions yet the band has always the chance to add modern atmospheric accents.
“Let it Fail” rightfully gets the spotlight as the first single showcasing an anguished melodic approach with the perfect dosage of wilder quasi malevolent grooves enriched by eclectic synths and the ethereal vocals courtesy of Heather Thompson from Tapping The Vein.
“Parasite” is another perfect example of the album’s super catchy essence as guitars take the center stage with memorable riffage galloping wild and vocals effortlessly shift from monochromatic cleans to spiteful screams.
The apocalyptic flair of “We Break We Die” runs through the captivating combo of potent crunchy riffs and magnetic multilayered synths that eventually can make you space out or just dance.
As Aaron stated High Parasite is not a simple side project but a new breathing entity that naturally leads to the creation of a different subgenre tagged as Death Pop masterfully blending gothic rock grooves and dark synth-pop arrangements.