AFTER OBLIVION — Vultures (review)

AFTER OBLIVION — Vultures album cover EP · 2011 · Technical Death Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
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"Vultures" is an EP release by technical death metal act After Oblivion. The EP was self-released in March 2011. After Oblivion originates from as exotic a place as Bosnia and Herzegovina and was founded in 2007. They have actually been active much longer though as they were known as Path Beyond Serenity from 1999 - 2007. On this release After Oblivion are a two-piece act consisting of Adnan Hatic (Vocals, Guitar, Bass) and Damir Sinanovic (Drums).

On the 3 track, 11:20 minutes long EP, After Oblivion play a strongly Death (90s) influenced technical death metal style. They are an extremely well playing band, but the clone factor is almost too obvious for comfort. The drum patterns, the high pitched processed growling vocals, the way the tracks are structured and the way the riffs are composed and played. Hell! even the solos sound almost exactly like Death´s solos did in the 90s.

"Vultures" might prove to be an interesting release for fans of Death, but as an independent artistic statement I think After Oblivion cross the fine line between taking inspiration from their idols and imitating them. So while the quality of the release deserves a 3.5 star (70%) rating I´m gonna go with a 3 star (60%) rating for now. When karaoke hour is over I´d be interested to hear what original material these guys can bring to the table. They certainly have the technical skills to pull off something great.
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J-Man wrote:
more than 2 years ago
Yeah, I guess these guys could probably be best described as a clone. Still a very enjoyable EP nonetheless IMO :-)

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