I recently reviewed the single Breathe by this Swedish symphonic, melodic metal band, and I finished my review by saying that I would love to hear from them, and I got my wish, only this time it’s the whole EP Duality I (cue the big smiles from me!)

Duality I is the band’s debut EP, released on 01/11/2022 and kicking off with the single Breathe, this features six tracks, each just as epic and breath-taking as the previous.

The band is fronted by Alice, a pop singer who answered an advert looking for a “pop singer for a metal project” and what a voice she has. Alice had no experience of working in the metal world, but you would not be able to tell this from listening to this EP. Her vocals are formidable, haunting yet strong enough to keep up with the heaviness the rest of the musicians bring to the mix.

From crunching guitar riffs through to an impressive bass and drum section and symphonic, electronic synths this EP really does have it all. And once again, the fusion of power metal, melodic death metal and progressive metal, along with the pop influences really do make for an amazing sound.

There is a great mix of death metal growls with the female vocals, each working well to enhance the other. The final track All I Want To Say, also features clean vocals from the male singer and, although this is quite a surprise, it is something that also works really well.

At about 35 minutes in length, this is a dark, haunting slab of music that really does draw you in. Each track leads perfectly on to the next, suggesting the band have the tracks perfectly placed and the production is excellent. This is a self-released album and I, for one, can’t believe these guys haven’t been snapped up by record labels galore.

I, personally, really liked this EP and if you like riff-laden, symphonic, melodic metal with a touch of classic and death metal thrown in as well as synths for a touch of electronic metal for good measure, I am certain you will love it too.

Track Listing:

1) Breathe

2) Losing Rhythm

3) My Release

4) The Change

5) Falling Down

6) All I Want To Say

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