Today marks the release of “KAVE“, the long-awaited second full-length album from Finnish metal band Where’s My Bible. As someone who’s been following their journey, I couldn’t wait to dive into this record. I was curious to see how they’ve evolved since their 2022 EP, “Circle“. With “KAVE”, they’ve not only expanded their sound but also crafted a deeply immersive experience that explores the human mind through the rich tapestry of Scandinavian mythology.
The cover artwork for
“KAVE”
© Where’s My Bible
A Genre-Defying Experience
From the outset, “KAVE” challenges genre conventions. The album is a dynamic mix of melodic death metal and black metal, enriched with post-metal and folk influences. Take the track “Fenrir“, for example. The song begins with a relentless death metal assault, complete with crushing guitar riffs and aggressive vocals. Yet, halfway through, it morphs into a haunting post-metal piece, featuring ethereal female choirs and clean vocals that contrast sharply with the earlier growls. This seamless transition not only keeps the listener engaged but also highlights the band’s willingness to push the boundaries of metal.
Masterful Songwriting and Mythological Themes
One of the standout aspects of “KAVE” is its narrative depth. The album draws heavily on Scandinavian mythology to explore themes of human nature, mental struggle, and existential questions. “Rahko“, another key track, is a prime example of this thematic richness. The song’s complex arrangement—reminiscent of bands like Fleshgod Apocalypse and Rotting Christ—, underscores the album’s mythological underpinnings while delivering the relentless energy of the Gothenburg school of melodic death metal.
The thematic cohesion across “KAVE” ensures that even as the band experiments with different sounds, the album feels unified. The use of ancient folk instruments further deepens the listener’s immersion into the mythological world that Where’s My Bible has crafted.
Final Thoughts
Where’s My Bible has delivered an album that is both musically diverse and thematically cohesive with “KAVE”. By merging melodic death metal with black metal, post-metal, and folk elements, the band has created a work that stands out in a crowded metal scene. Fans of melodic and extreme metal alike will find much to appreciate here, from the complex songwriting to the rich narrative threads that run through the album.
The album was released today, September 11, via Inverse Records.
Tracklist
“Yö” [02:27];
“Màni” [04:59];
“Fenrir” [04:53];
“Suden hetki” [03:11];
“Creator of Abyss” [04:26];
“Waves” [05:16];
“Musta kuu” [00:54];
“Kave” [04:03];
“Deyr sjalfr it sama” [01:36];
“Ghost from the Past” [04:35];
“Rahko” [03:34];
“Runo” [01:36];
“Sòl” [05:46];
“Aamu” [01:34].
Get in Touch with Where’s My Bible
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZW4r_6ipSIBw7xtfpVdPtQ;
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uMMO7U;
Bandcamp: https://wheresmybible.bandcamp.com/releases;
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