How seasoned Darkane listeners approach Inhuman Spirits may depend heavily on whether you reside in the Mackrory camp of preferred vocalists. However, nearly a decade has elapsed before Darkane finally return with seventh opus, Inhuman Spirits. The return of Rusted Angel vocalist Lawrence Mackrory on 2013’s The Sinister Supremacy delivered a welcome shot of adrenaline back into the Darkane camp, and a second coming of creative spoils appeared a distinct possibility. Yeah sure there have been some patchier offerings, but overall Darkane has crafted a solid body of work since forming way back in the late ’90s. Despite falling into the shadows of their more recognized contemporaries, Darkane’s gnarly, melodic and hooky blend of thrash and melodeath, amply bolstered by chunky modern metal grooves and symphonic touches, offers a damn good time when the band is in the zone. The veteran Swedish outfit has always struck a particular chord with me, especially on their more consistently ripping offerings, such as underrated debut Rusted Angel, and gems like 2002’s Expanding Senses, and 2005’s Layers of Lies.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |