Finland’s Black-Thrash Metallers FLAME are back with a new mini-album of bestial extremity. Set for release via Primitive Reaction on August 21st.
Introduced with weird synths, the old school horror feeling comes through with strength, setting an evil and mystical mood for what lies ahead which is accentuated by strange spoken word patterns. Bestial riffs and sodomising drums hammer in with a slew of vomited blasphemies from the vocalist. The fierce and unrelenting nature of the music speeds forth with a first wave approach to Black Metal which decimates all in the path of Flame. Destructive instrumentals and venomous vocals work in unison to conjure a high-speed extremity which will certainly captivate all headbangers who wish to see the original forms of Extreme Metal preserved in an obliterating onslaught of the senses. Brutal and raw, Flame have a scolding sound on this new mini-record which only furthers the blistering and grisly approach to their primitive Black Metal.
Aside from the introduction we get four tracks of maniacal Extreme Metal. Each piece delivers an abrasive and obnoxious slab of devilishly loud, fast and blasphemous music. Ritualistic and primal, there is nothing modern to be found on these songs. Taking the approach of early Bathory, Celtic Frost, Venom, Sarcofago and Vulcano in 2020 might seem a daring move that a few bands have pulled off. Thankfully Flame are one of those bands who do this ancient and crushing style justice with their passionately psychotic brand of Heavy Metal which bellows with darkness and demonic force throughout. Alongside the blastbeats and savage riffing, we get some barbaric grooves which add a catchy, thrashing touch to the ravenous Black Metal. This is some hellish and visceral Extreme Metal from the abyss which will satisfy all old school maniacs who find this underground Finnish gem.
Bestial, savage, primitive and ferocious, Flame have delivered another monstrously heavy piece of first wave style Black Metal that packs an unholy punch with masterfully deadly instrumentation and fiery vocals to match. For those wishing to see the original Black Metal fire burning with darkness in a modern setting, look no further. It is with great hope that I anticipate a new full length from Flame, however if this release is all we get then that is perfectly fine as it stands strong alone and gives us plenty of carnage to enjoy. -8.5/10
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