Syrebris, an American progressive death metal band, was formed in 2006 in LA. When we talk about progressive death metal, we automatically think of awesome rhythms, riffs, and solos. What makes Syrebris more epic is that they mix all this awesomeness with a female voice! What's even more special is that Jeanette Hunsberger, the former vocalist of the band, doesn't use a clean voice; she uses growls, grunts, and pig squeals instead!
Jeanette had to leave the band right after the release of their first EP, "Aetheric Dynamics." Victoria Villarreal, the guitarist of the band, decided to take on the lead vocals, just like her husband, Manuel Villarreal. The band members also include Jesse Villalta on bass and James Coppolino on drums.
Their music is essentially progressive death metal with a touch of melody and emotion that can make a Melodeath fan appreciate it too, just like in their first EP, "Aetheric Dynamics." If I had to describe this album briefly, I would call it an epic album that can satisfy fans of different sub-genres of death metal.
"Aetheric Dynamics" contains 7 tracks (Intro + 6 songs). The first part of this EP (Eye of the Beholder, Subjective Reality & Emerald Memory) is full of energy with epic riffs, powerful growling, and a touch of technicality that will obviously make you headbang. In the second part, we can notice more melody, in the intros of "Current" and "Spiraling Downward," for example. That's what makes the EP fantastic and could transport you to another world. Their lyrics usually deal with spirituality, enlightenment, metaphysics, transcendence, science, sacred geometry, and much more. The cover art is very atmospheric and says a lot.
Now, after releasing their first EP and changing the vocalist, they're writing new material for their upcoming album as part of their evolution, and they're planning to tour the US. This band should definitely be highlighted!
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Rating : 7/10
