Acclaimed heavy metal stalwarts Spirit Adrift return with the majestic darkened soundscapes of the new and surprisingly final album “Infinite Illumination”.
The title track begins with a deeply contemplative momentum filled with haunting guitar melodies that continue to emerge from a robust rhythmic ensemble clearly devoted to classic heavy metal.
You can appreciate the genuine old school structure of “Window Within” focusing on sharp guitar riffs and a solemn vocal performance surrounded by a cathartic melodic gloom.
On “You Will Never Hold the Key” abrasive guitar riffs can easily build monumental grooves yet the introspective melodic progressions convey lugubrious doom tonalities amplified by the intense vocal delivery.
“Buried in the Shadow of the Cross” continues to explore traditional heavy metal territories following a fiery mid-tempo march that puts the spotlight on the skillful guitar work and the resulting crushing doom riffs.
“Where Once There Was an Ocean” brings a grim closure with a towering doom momentum and epic melodic accents but certainly guitars can also maintain a thrilling groovy approach enriched by acrobatic solos.
“Infinite Illumination” perfectly symbolizes Spirit Adrift swansong and a proper testament to resilience, confidently delivering uncompromising heaviness and endless melancholia.