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Originally from Uruguary, Requiem
Aeternam started in September of 1995 and consisted of Martin
Lopéz (Amon Amarth, Opeth), Martin Méndez (Opeth), Pablo
Magallanes and José Romero (Inner Sanctum). Currently the band
calls New York City their home and has a new line-up consisting of
José Romero, Maciej Kupiszewski and Alex Hernández (Immolation).
Self-described as “Dialectical Metal,” this disc expands
on the death and black genre. They use similar structures to Opeth
but they are more chaotic and death metal oriented, and yet there
are still some major black influences. Technical and chaotic describes
the majority of the darker riffs. It would seem that various Spanish
guitar could be included in the acoustic riffs. Parts equal the atmosphere
in which the band Anathema can create. This album is fluid; there
are no musical changes that disrupt the flow. They can change between
extreme and moderate riffs with no problems. Being a little rough
around the edges adds feeling to their sound and its separates them
from other bands. There are really exceptional parts in every song,
and a few mediocre parts too, but everything is played with lots of
passion. One of the best elements on this CD are the very intelligent
lyrics that have to do with the title of the album, “Philosopher.”
Songs are based on the works of Gautama, Seneca, Rousseau, Heraclitus,
Nietzsche, Kierkgaard and Tzu. Well written songs encompass the disc
and include “Rectitude,” “Liberty,” “Logos,”
and the title track “Philosopher.” The songs vary from
track to track and they show what this band can create. All fans of
death and black metal should appreciate Requiem Aeternum’s latest
opus. Rating: 83 |
