With an extensive dazzling discography The Birthday Massacre continue to conquer our hearts with their unique blend of 80’s electronica and darkly enticing melodies that is destined to spellbind you once again with the latest full length “Diamonds”. 

Listening to “The Sky Will Turn” you will fall in love with the bewitching power of the atmospheric synths that gently surround the cool guitar phrases and Chibi’s comforting voice guiding you into a violet tinged dreamworld. 

The title track is meant to shine in the dark with a cinematic approach full of detailed atmospheric waves that feel like a darkened lullaby and the soothing vocals certainly amplify the resulting ethereal vibes. 

On “Run” the synths are extremely dominant delivering addictive electro beats that spice up the understated atmospheric layers and trigger a darkly danceable rhythmic ensemble intensified by the somber guitar tones. 

“Crush” makes you wanna cry but also makes you feel good as the atmosphere brings some borderline sinister nuances naturally enhanced by the darkened groovy guitar work while the calm bittersweet vocal harmonies add a delightful romantic flair.  

The band’s signature style flourishes throughout “Mirrors” as the industrial oriented synths influence the gritty guitar riffs generating an irresistible groovy and significantly heavier momentum that ultimately leads to a rather passionate chorus. 

The emotional gravity of “Parallel World” feels like a midsummer night’s dream amplifying the peaceful energy of the electronic elements and the radiant guitar work that creates haunting melodies yet also adds lovely crunchy riffs to ensure a memorable rhythmic momentum. 

The Birthday Massacre have always released catchy inspiring music in fact you can listen to each album without skipping a song and “Diamonds” continues to evoke the gorgeous darkness that characterizes the band’s artistic evolution with captivating soundscapes and sincere emotions. 

Mastermind and apocalyptic storyteller Raymond Watts has a long history in the electro/industrial rock scene and on the new Pig’s full length “Risen” is joined by glamorous collaborators Tim Skold (Marilyn Manson, KMFDM, Motionless In White), Ben Christo (The Sisters Of Mercy, Diamond Black), Z.Marr (Combichrist), En Esch (KMFDM) and Oumi Kapila (Filter), to craft a collection of decadent hymns for the digital age.

“The Chosen Few” offers gothic tinged atmospheres with surreal post apocalyptic vibes embedded in the electro rhythms while guitars maintain a distorted groove to support the theatrical vocals which often become rather enraged.

“Morphine Machine” feels even darker with enhanced futuristic electro layers and an irreverent vocal delivery floating through chaotic gritty guitar work and futuristic rhythmic dynamics.

“Loud, Lawless & Lost” features a slightly different scenario full of funky beats that build a steady danceable groove amplified by a wide variety of electronic layers and spiced up by the raw energy of industrial style guitar riffs.

“Truth Is Sin” relies on enigmatic soundscapes with some darker moments focusing on subtle mystical atmospheric layers, dramatic narratives and softer guitar melodies.

On “Leather Pig” the atmosphere becomes increasingly darker with creepy vocals and the feverish gothic nuances crafted by melodic guitars in the midst of a heavier industrial rhythmic core while the chorus acquires a catchy rock delivery.

The Cult Of Chaos” effortlessly blends spooky electronic effects and soothing piano melodic textures while vocals preach about apocalypse and decay and guitars tend to stay in the background keeping a groovy backbone with evident industrial and alt-rock flavors.

The extremely dramatic mood of “Ecstasy & Exorcism” closes the album with esoteric tapestries that focus almost exclusively on elegant orchestrations and darkened electronic arrangements.

With an ex novo creative force and a poetic decadence “Risen” marks a sinful resurrection for Pig and certainly will see Raymond Watts eager to perform these new songs live in the near future.
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