Band : Apostate
Album : Seaborne
Release Year : 2010
Genre : Metalcore / Progressive
Tracklist :
1. Paragraph
2. Omit the Words
3. False Footsteps
4. Numbers are Going Down
5. Raised on the Blood of Heroes
2. Omit the Words
3. False Footsteps
4. Numbers are Going Down
5. Raised on the Blood of Heroes
Apostate is a technically advanced metalcore / deathcore band from Prague, Czech Republic.
“Seaborne” begins with the atmospheric instrumental introduction; ‘Paragraph’ with Acoustic guitars playing over a storm sets the scene. Heavy guitars slowly build up in the background before reaching the crescendo and unleashing the next track, ‘Omit The Words’ from the ensuing chaos. Fast, pounding drums accompanied by heavy intricate riffs introduce the real Apostate; the result is heavy, in your face technical metal. After a brief breakdown the onslaught continues as the vocals join in the cacophony. There is no let up in the brutality, even as the guitars go from chunky riffs to intricate leads breaks the menace is still there. The beatdown that ends the track is truly immense and seriously infectious!
‘False Footsteps’ continues where ‘Omit The Words’ left off with a heavy staccato rhythm that is reminiscent of Meshuggah. The ingenious mix of pounding drums, heavy riffs and lead runs works perfectly with the vocals. Apostate return to their more melodic side a couple of minutes into the track, acoustic guitars over a military marching drum beat leading into an atmospheric build up that finally gives way to an almighty onslaught. Another neck snapping beatdown end the track adding the fury.
‘Numbers are Going Down’ increases the already fast tempo, the brutality is also doubled, the only respite comes from the brutal beatdowns that will have you banging your head along with them. The melody returns towards the end of the track, highlighting once again the technical ability of the band.
The EP is rounded off with ‘Raised on the Blood of Heroes’ with an introduction that hints back at the storms in the opener, ‘Paragraph’ tying the EP together. A slow measured build up with menacing guitars over the slow pounding drums is soon joined by the abrasive vocals. Intricate guitar sweeps flow effortlessly over the top of the pounding drums. The pace remains pretty constant throughout the track making it feel more menacing. A blastbeat accompanied beatdown marks the beginning of the final phase of the track; complete with gang shouts over the top of it creates a wall of sound that eventually gives way to acoustic guitars, piano and for one last time, thunder storms.
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‘False Footsteps’ continues where ‘Omit The Words’ left off with a heavy staccato rhythm that is reminiscent of Meshuggah. The ingenious mix of pounding drums, heavy riffs and lead runs works perfectly with the vocals. Apostate return to their more melodic side a couple of minutes into the track, acoustic guitars over a military marching drum beat leading into an atmospheric build up that finally gives way to an almighty onslaught. Another neck snapping beatdown end the track adding the fury.
‘Numbers are Going Down’ increases the already fast tempo, the brutality is also doubled, the only respite comes from the brutal beatdowns that will have you banging your head along with them. The melody returns towards the end of the track, highlighting once again the technical ability of the band.
The EP is rounded off with ‘Raised on the Blood of Heroes’ with an introduction that hints back at the storms in the opener, ‘Paragraph’ tying the EP together. A slow measured build up with menacing guitars over the slow pounding drums is soon joined by the abrasive vocals. Intricate guitar sweeps flow effortlessly over the top of the pounding drums. The pace remains pretty constant throughout the track making it feel more menacing. A blastbeat accompanied beatdown marks the beginning of the final phase of the track; complete with gang shouts over the top of it creates a wall of sound that eventually gives way to acoustic guitars, piano and for one last time, thunder storms.
GET IT!
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