Harkon, hailing from North Rhine-Westphalia, have
been brewing their brand of heavy, melodic metal since 2019, when they first
drew attention with the EP “Ruins Of Gold.” Now, after years of refining their
sound and playing shows, their debut full-length “Love And Vore” finally lands,
bringing together their technical side and their melodic instincts under a
strong production team. Recorded and mixed by Cornelius
Rambadt and mastered by Dennis Koehne,
the album sounds massive and balanced, with every element sitting where it
should.
Björn Gooßes’
vocals have power and character, moving between grit and melody. The guitars of
Volker Rummel provide a constant interplay
of rhythm and lead work that brings the songs alive, and the rhythm section of Marcel Willnat (bass) and Lars
Zehner (drums) gives the album its pulse, tight, muscular, and dynamic.
The production enhances this sense of balance, giving the music depth and punch
without blurring its edges.
“Love And
Vore” is a debut that proves Harkon’s long
preparation was worth the wait. It’s melodic but never sugary, heavy without
drowning in distortion, and progressive without getting lost in technical
showmanship. The album’s flow and consistency make it an enjoyable listen for
fans of intelligent heavy metal with heart and punch. This is a band with
vision and skill, delivering an album that sits comfortably among the most
engaging modern heavy metal releases from Germany.
Score: 7.5
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