If you crave for a slice of powerful, intricate and diverse death metal with some furious and bone-crushing rhythms, then Brisbane’s Stellar Remains might just fill that void for you with their first release Wastelands. The debut EP will come out on February 15th, via Gutter Prince Cabal Records.
On this debut EP, Stellar Remains stretches out into the formless void of the cosmos and explores the expanse through vast soundscapes. Propelled forwards into the unknown by progressively minded death metal one man cosmonaut Dan Elkin looks towards the stars and beyond. There is equal parts terror and wonder to the unknown and Wastelands balances both these elements with an experienced hand to take the listener on a thrilling journey.
It starts with the engaging Ceaseless Charade of the Living Dead and crushing Obsolescence. Undoubtedly, both feature a whirlwind of intricate and fast guitar work intertwined by epic melodies and thunderous blast beats. Then, Weeping on the Shoulder of a Memory offers a change in pace… With a slower tempo and delicate melodies. Meanwhile, the combination of harsh growls and clean vocals adds to the dynamic vibe of the track.
It’s this type of unique songwriting and unpredictable structures that provide more depth to Wastelands. However, this makes it a challenging and memorable listen for fans of vitriolic and pulse-pounding death-metal… Yet, with a progressive tone.
The first single from the upcoming EP, Obsolescence, came out on Febryary 1st.
Credits:
Dan Elkin – All Instruments, Vocals and Lyrics
Brendan Auld – Production, Mixing, Engineering
Simón Da Silva – Mastering
Jon Weber – Cover Art
Loughie Alston – Logo Design
