Crimson Coven step forward from obscurity with
their debut EP “-0- The Genesis”, released by Shadow
Kingdom Records. The band’s exact origins remain hidden, yet what they
deliver here feels like a fully realized statement. Their sound carries echoes
of traditional heavy metal and epic doom, drawing inspiration from the grandeur
of myth and the weight of ancient tales.
The EP runs
just under twenty minutes and opens with a brief spoken intro, “Genesis
(Intro)”, which acts as a gate into the world Crimson
Coven are creating. What follows are three lengthy compositions that
embody a style rooted in heavy riffing, melodic guitar interplay, and a
dramatic vocal performance that lends a sense of the theatrical. The atmosphere
throughout the EP is one of grandeur, conjuring images of myth and legend. Each
part of the instrumentation contributes to this — guitars rising in unison,
bass providing depth and resonance, and drums carrying the songs with steady
power..
The title track “Crimson Coven” makes an immediate impression with its proud and heavy delivery, setting the overall character of the release. “The Born Of The Serpents” extends this atmosphere further, its measured pacing and dark aura painting visions of ritual and ancient powers. The closing piece “Unleash The Kraken” stands as the longest, unfolding with grandeur and carrying the listener through rising waves of intensity. Vocals remain central throughout, high and spectral, sounding as if they are calling across time itself.
The
production balances weight and space, allowing the instruments to sound
powerful without overwhelming each other. It emphasizes the band’s intent to
create something majestic and ominous, an atmosphere that feels larger than the
length of the EP might suggest.
As a first impress,
“-0- The Genesis” leaves a lasting mark. It feels like the unveiling of a band
with a strong vision, one that takes traditional heavy and doom elements and
channels them into something evocative and dramatic. For listeners drawn to
epic tales, heavy riffs, and commanding vocals, this EP offers a promising and
immersive beginning.
Score: 8.0
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