Following up last year’s highly enjoyable album I Am God, Exorcism unleash new EP World In Sin, an encounter in similar vein to its predecessor and sure to excite fans of artists like Black Sabbath and Dio as well as those with the appetite for a more modern take on their heavy metal. Five richly flavoursome and inventive tracks make up its presence and prove that the quality and adventure of the last album was no flash in the pan, nor the success the band had with it you suspect.
Exorcism is primarily vocalist Csaba Zvekan, a Serbian multi-instrumentalist who has a long list of potent bands and releases under his belt (Sardonyx, Killing Machine amongst them with latterly Metal Machine and Raven Lord also on-going projects). Forming Exorcism in 2006, he has recruited a host of talented musicians to bring his songs and music to ears within the 2014 full-length and now World In Sin, the likes of guitarist Joe Stump (Raven Lord, Holy Hell, Reign Of Terror), drummer Garry King (Joe Lynn Turner, Jeff Beck, Achillea), bassist Lucio Manca (Raven Lord, Solid Vision), and keyboardist Alex Wind amongst many adding their talent on the new offering.
World In Sin opens with its title track and immediately encases ears in melodic keys and vivacious riffs courted by firm rhythms. It is not a dramatic start but a quickly engaging one, especially once the distinctive and powerful vocals of Zvekan begin the track’s narrative. A great throaty bassline from Logan Christopher adds to the building drama, its lurking presence resonating bait alongside the inventive enterprise of Stump, rhythm guitarist Andy Drake, and Zvekan. Though the song does not quite ignite ears and emotions as potently as subsequent songs, it makes for a solid and enticing entrance to the release.
The following Black Day In Paradise has a similarly potent template and presence to it but also an additional drama which flirts through bass and guitars as vocals and keys colour their predation with a warmer invitation and adventure. Its elevated energy, compared to that of its predecessor, also adds a more anthemic feel to the song, setting up ears and appetite nicely for the EP’s best two tracks which start with Virtual Freedom. Instantly there is a darker more intimidating edge to the song, riffs and rhythms aggressively alluring as slithers of sonic acidity spear the tempestuous character of the encounter. Zvekan prowls the song, roaring with full throated skill throughout whilst Stump once more uncages a fiery intrigue of imagination through one blazing solo and spiky melodic tempting. The track is outstanding, invention and anthem tattooed on its creative predation.
Next is Sahara a song just as impressive and thrilling as the last. Its initial breeze and Eastern suggestiveness has the imagination instantly lit, a tantalising mystique colouring the opening caress before bass and guitars create a tapestry of infectious and descriptive endeavour. That hue continues through bass and melodies whilst the song’s solo is a sultry spice winding around the dance of drum beats. Though, as no fan of fade outs, the ending niggles, the song takes the listener on a new adventure within familiar terrain, its scenery crafted with brand new detail and colour.
The closing Black Star also has a dark and enthralling theatre to its character and sound, leading ears through a shadowy and intensive landscape of creative and vocal drama. It has a hard task matching up to the last couple of songs but holds its own with a rhythmic contagion and guitar sculpted, almost sinister, sonic tale that grips attention. With the dynamic vocals of Zvekan guiding thoughts, it is a fine end to another resourceful and highly pleasing encounter with Exorcism
World In Sin is available as a Limited Edition EP of 666 copies via Dream Records now @ http://www.exorcism13.com/exorcism-world-in-sin-limited-edition-ep/ with a digital release on all platforms on June 15th
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RingMaster 03/06/2015
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