Melodic death metal project Ophidian Memory, the brainchild of Blake Lamoureux, has released its latest album Carrion Lord on September 27th. Ophidian Memory, hailing from Des Moines, USA, distinguishes itself for an innovative approach to metal… Thus, the band uses melodic death metal as a foundation to incorporate elements of black metal, thrash, progressive, and metalcore. Carrion Lord continues this tradition, offering a heavier and more unrelenting sound compared to its predecessor Our Shattered Garden.
Lamoureux comments:
“Carrion Lord is the most ambitious and brutal Ophidian Memory release to date. The lyrics portray themes of deception, sacrifice, undreamt horror, and war. Musically, the death and black metal notches have been turned all the way up… Also, the progressive notch has been turned down greatly until late in the album, giving a reprieve to the listener for a slight moment until the record ultimately closes with a ripping epic finishing track.”
The album is best experienced as a front-to-back listening journey. Indeed, with each track offering a unique blend of subgenres that keeps the listener engaged throughout. Lyrically, Carrion Lord delves deeper into the fictional universe of Existence, a dark fantasy epic, created by Lamoureux that has become the cornerstone of Ophidian Memory‘s conceptual approach.
On this album, the band has moved away from the progressive metal feel, choosing to take on a darker and heavier tone which reflects the brutal narrative this time around. Expect lots of unhinged vocals, intriguing riffs, and oppressive drums.
Tracklist:
1. The Mausoleum – (5:13)
2. Hunger Of Your Deceased Deity – (4:52)
3. A Jewel In Grocinia – (5:23)
4. Fleshbinding Ritual- (4:08)
5. Carrion Lord – (5:19)
6. The Murder On Warforged Soil – (6:17)
7. Hollowed – (3:50)
8. Sculptors Of Seraphic Tributes- (11:14)
9. Kept From Dust – (4:22)
10. Bloodborne – (4:40)
