Friday, November 28, 2025

Vanguardian | III: Inhumanity | Inverse Records


Release Date: October 22nd, 2025
Format: CD/Digital
Genre: Progressive/Extreme Metal
Country: Finland

Vanguardian formed in 2019 in Finland after the end of Inkvisitor, bringing together musicians who wanted a unified approach to heavy music. The group built its sound through constant rehearsing, long jam sessions and a shared affection for extreme metal in its rougher forms. Their style pulls from black metal, prog, rock’n’roll and sludge, and they use these influences to explore dark worlds shaped by technology and human fragility. “III: Inhumanity” continues the storyline of their previous EP and deepens the band’s focus on dystopian narratives, delivered through harsh vocals, heavy grooves and twisted melodies.

“III: Inhumanity” steps in with clear intent of a band that knows exactly what it wants to express through pressure, aggression and atmosphere. Vanguardian takes their mix of styles and funnel it into something raw and direct, with riffs that strike fast and vocals that cut through everything like a warning siren. The world they describe feels chaotic, and the music mirrors that chaos through constant movement and sharp turns. It is an album that pushes forward without hesitation and shows a band fully committed to the energy they create.


Across its tracks, the album leans on contrast, jumping from straightforward punishment to more open and eerie passages. Vanguardian uses these shifts to make their dystopian themes hit harder, painting scenes of collapsing systems and frayed humanity. Their approach never drifts away from the extreme metal base they enjoy, although the way they stretch those influences gives the album a restless character. The production keeps everything rough, with edges left intact, which helps the narrative feel more physical and near.

What stands out most is how naturally the band blends its inspirations. The black metal tension, the prog twists, the rock’n’roll swagger and the sludge weight all show up, and none of them cancel the others. It becomes a storm of different ideas that still sits under one roof, shaped by the same four musicians who clearly trust each other’s instincts.

“III: Inhumanity” does exactly what Vanguardian intended. It pushes their story ahead, expands their sound and presents them in harsher form than before. The album’s roughness works in its favor, giving the music personality and raw force. Listeners who like extreme metal with a wild edge will find “III: Inhumanity” a strong step forward for the band, carrying its futuristic nightmare with energy and character.

Score: 7.5

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