Today’s review is of International Gothic Death Doom Metal band Phobos Monolith’s debut EP.
This release really has an old-school feeling to it, reminding us of early Paradise Lost and Crematory like no other modern band may (especially in the way the solos and melodies are composed). You only have to check the title track and you will instantly be delivered to the origins of the style, when the Doom side wasn’t so prominent and Gothic Metal got combined with guttural vocals and Greek scales beautifully played on guitar.
Perhaps what kind of damages the music is the voice, for it is quite monotonous and seems to be perhaps the only thing that needs improving. In my opinion, it lacks some intonation and fluctuation between lower and higher tones, overall the singer doesn’t get out of the comfort zone in this EP’s performance. Nevertheless, it is a decent voice and it’s surely better than most bands, although it doesn’t reach perfection.
I recommend this to fans of Gothic Metal, Gothic Death Doom Metal and Death Doom Metal. My rating is of 8,5/10.
Review by Varg The Mighty
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