It’s seems like the entire country of Canada is looking to make a massive presence on the world metal map as of late. It is producing bands that cover all of metal’s expansive subgenres, and not just in a gimmicky sort of way, many of them are actually very good. Demise of the Crown is the next one to gain some traction as the country tries it’s hand at progressive metal this time around.
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1. We Are Invincible
2. Human Denial
3. Save Me
4. Sides Of The Wave
5. Don’t Worry
6. Cold Dead Eyes
7. Eons
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[length]30:50[/length]
[record_label]Independant[/record_label]
[release_date]4th March 2016[/release_date]
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Whenever one thinks of progressive metal in Canada one would think of Rush, or when one would think of Canadian heavy metal all eyes would turn to 3 Inches of Blood. It’s currently being sought to change all that with the massive influx of unique bands that have come out of all Canadian provinces, and we look today at Demise of the Crown from Montreal.
The opening track of ‘We Are Invincible‘ sets the tone of the album, that the band are going to blast some real in-your-face power prog, and they are going to be relentless in the flurry of notes that comes this way. It’s mid-tempo heavy riffing with fast, technical and melodic solos separating the progressive sections intermittently.
As the album starts to find it’s pace tracks like ‘Don’t Worry‘ and ‘Sides of the Wave‘ do spurn a little reminiscence of Pagan’s Mind with that fantastic production those underlying soft keys building up some great chunky riffs. Demise of the Crown do offer a unique flavour though in the sense that every note stays consistent in that party metal sense – or an album full of headbangers and fist pumps. An album you could play to kick off your day in a very positive respect. That is something I find highly enjoyable!
It’s good stuff this, a consistent album that you can see coming off live very well. While one would be fooled by the album art into thinking that this is metalcore, alas it is some very fine power prog. Diverse vocals, great guitar work and absolutely no dip in consistency. Albeit a tad short, Demise of the Crown are ready to make their mark on the international metal scene!
[verdict]Yes[/verdict]
[why]Quite the bit of fun in it’s short 30 minute play time with a consistent flurry of headbangers and air guitar moments. A bit of party prog right here![/why]
