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Band
Melechesh
Title
The Epigenesis
Type
LP/EP
Company
Nuclear Blast
YOR
2010
Style
Heavy/Extreme
1/7/2011 - Review by: Ravana

Melechesh
The Epigenesis

Company: Nuclear Blast
Release: 2010
Genre: Extreme
Reviewer: Ravana

  • A near-masterpiece



  • With "The Epigenesis" Melechesh have produced a near-masterpiece. The fifth release from the Israeli quartet, this album is enchanting and well rounded, combining old school and modern black metal influences with subtle Middle Eastern folk melodies and beats. Few current extreme metal bands on labels as prominent as Nuclear Blast are displaying the level of innovation that Melechesh put forth here.

    "The Epigenesis" kicks off with "Ghouls of Nineveh," a searing track with a rhythm that persists more or less throughout the entire song. Melechesh's folk influences don't always jump out at you as with many folk-influenced bands; rather, they penetrate songs such as "Ghouls" via drummer Xul's unique playing style, which features intricate mid-paced Middle Eastern-inspired drum patterns. Additionally, a short guitar solo midway through "Ghouls" has an exceptional folkish ring to it.

    Although there is no weak track on the album, unless you are not a fan of acoustic interludes, "Grand Gathas of Baal Sin" and "Mystics of the Pillar" stand out along with "Ghouls" as the album's strongest. "Grand Gathas," in particular, showcases mainman Melechesh Ashmedi's strengths as a songwriter; most bands are not capable of combining a catchy chorus with an unmistakable "hook" with complex, layered riffing and Middle Eastern chants.

    Fans of extreme metal: pick this up. No excuses.



    • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
      4.5 :AVE RATING

    ALL REVIEWS FOR: MELECHESH
    TITLE
    DOR
    COMPANY
    REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
    Emissaries
    2006
    Osmose Productions
    Etiam6/20/2007
    4
    The Epigenesis
    2010
    Nuclear Blast
    Ravana1/7/2011
    4.5

    ALL INTERVIEWS FOR: MELECHESH
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