This
split 7” contains one track each with two epic and superb Canadian
acts. What I was most excited about with this release was definitely
to hear the new track by Funeral Circle, whose self-titled debut
album was one of the strongest releases of 2013.
When I heard the
news that their vocalist had quit the band I was a bit worried, but
that went by quickly when they announced that he would be replaced by
JP from the magnificent Borrowed Time (RIP(?)). A match made by the
gods, and the first taste of the new Funeral Circle, Hades
Triumphant, is nothing but an outstanding anthem. Compared too their
earlier material, it draws a bit more towards epic metal rather than
doom, which I don't mind at all. Too many mediocre doom bands out
there, and even though they earlier stood way above mediocrity, I
think that this new chosen path will take them to all new levels. We
need a new LP as soon as possible!
Gatekeeper is a new acquaintance for me, but the opening riff of
their side of the split, Bell Of Tarantia, is just brilliant. Not
much to complain about when it comes to the rest of the song either,
epic and grand heavy metal just the way I love it. Definitely
deserves its place on the same wax as Funeral Circle, really need to
check out their split with Eternal Champion as well. I'll post a
review of that here as well when it happens.
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