Finnish metal bands are always specials
and originals. In Lahti a death/ black metal band called SOLACIDE (Ex Dim
Moonlight) is raised.
They are five members, Gökhan
Korkmaz the Lead Vocalist, Kimmo Korhonen in the lead
Guitar, Vocals & Synth, Joonas Vanhalakka in the Guitar as
well, Sami Tikkanen in the Bass and last but not least, Matti
Jauhola in the drums.
After their 4 demos "…To
Tranquility" and "Pleasure of Existence" as Dim
Moonlight, "Waves of Hate" and "Baptized in
Disgust" (after changing the band's name), they are now here with
their new EP "Waves of hate" which will be released on 2
September 2013.
This EP contains 5 tracks: three songs and
two lives. The first song is "Waves of hate" which is the
title of the EP as well; it starts with an awesome melodic intro just before
entering to the world of hate, rage, revolt and revenge with the fast drums and
the powerful grunt! In my opinion, it's the perfect opening song for this EP!
The second song "your worst enemy"
it’s a little bit blackened. It's psychoanalysis of a person who is
"blind" and lost inside his thought, the song tries to clarify that
he is the enemy of HIMSELF, he’s his own enemy…It's a philosophy deep and it’s
a little shocking. The riffs make us feel the atmosphere of frankness
discovery.
The third one is very peculiar; it
combines between the grunting of Gökhan and the clean voice of Kimmo.
It deals with a subject full of philosophy, it contains a set of questions that
anyone can ask in a moment of "depression", questions about the
future and its link with the past and if the person is going to face another
day; it's called "After the fall"! The song's lyrics end with a
question and we can taste slightly this "wonder" and
"worry" in the solo!
Then come two songs live "God on
fire" from "Baptized in Disgust" and "Nothing
Weak Survives" from "Pleasure of Existence". I think
these ones need no description... The band’s Technic and ingenuity on stage say
it all.
The formula of "Waves of hate"
is simple and awesome at the same time; the cover is very simple too by the
way!
Cause its awesomeness is in its epic
riffs, solos and melodies! The lyrics contribute in that as well; there is a
different topic in every song, and they're all about hate and rage. The lyrics
fit well with the music, that's what makes you feel the depth of the topics.
This EP does not make you feel bored at
all; you can listen to it several times without feeling weary of it.
This kind of mastering is no stranger to
the Finns and Solacide proved that!
I think this band shouldn't go unnoticed.
These guys deserve to be "highlighted" because they have so much to give;
they are simply full of power!
