Mythosis - Three Prayers for the Unknown
This three song demo is the best hardcore I have heard since the last
'Walls of Jericho' CD came out. Mythosis is heavy, tight, and passionate
like all good hardcore should be, and the key here is that they also have
created their own sound. On 'Three Prayers for the Unknown', this five
piece from Montreal have utilized an amalgam of hammering guitar, screaming
vocals, precision rhythm section, and electro-noise, in all the right doses.
Some of the vocals seem Slipknot influenced, but mostly are hardcore shout
with some emo elements. The guitars are fairly nu-metal as well, and not
so much straight chordal progression. It's really the attitude of this band
that comes off as hardcore. But the electro sound here for me is the key.
It's a bit Fear Factory sounding, especially the tight double bass rolls, and
blends into the mix in a way that isn't distracting at all. Just a few samples
here and there, and some strings in the background, all at appropriate
times. This demo isn't super-technical, no overplaying, just good soild
punishment. Mythosis are in no way trying to ride the metalcore trend at all,
which is nice to see. No recycled Iron Maiden riffs here. The production
is also amazing for a demo. It could easily be released as an EP as is without
any touchups. I really have nothing bad to say about this demo, as it's
simply one of the best underground releases of 2005 so far. This short
little gem has popped straight to the tops of the Cellarseer heavy rotation list.
Put this on the stereo and expect a shovel to the face. I knew I loved
Canada for a reason.
Track listing:
1) The Art of Self Affliction
2) The Torture of the Damned
3) Darkest Corners
Total playing time - 11 minutes, 57 seconds