The immensely unique cinematic metal ode to Lord of The Rings, from the unmistakable Mythrend, returns with a brand new single.
The second release from the full-length album of November, Oathforged explodes into gear with a tempo and distortion, vocal grit and lyrical poignancy that completely captivates.
Within the first thirty seconds of pressing play, Oathforged exerts its epic sense of power and urgency, with punk rock vocals of short lines and a fierce rasp delivering an eclectic and melodic to anthemic chant of pure conviction and passion.
Structurally impressive for its shifting from one moment to the next, the story and music unite beautifully here, making way for an instrumental break of soulful guitar solos and keys that’s just as crucial as the leading voice, in laying down the foundations for this new chapter of the story.
Not just intriguing for its conceptual focus, but musically impressive for its versatility and skill from start to finish, the track is quite perfectly produced – the weight and clarity provide a fine juxtaposition and immersive audio experience, as we storm through these intense and energising moments, towards a huge instrumental crescendo.
For those who listened to the debut Forged in Shadow (Bound By Fire), Oathforged is sensational as a follow up. But for the first-time listeners, the sheer unity and resounding power of this track, the resounding repeat of ‘one name, one name’, is wholly intoxicating. Expect heavy power chords, metal roars and near-rapped punk chants, as well as melodies, poetic images, and a clear sense of rising anticipation, as we pristinely and boldly roll towards a culminating degree of oneness and possibility.
Intensely heavy yet soulful, poetic and cinematic, up-tempo and both energising and evocative. Oathforged is a confronting and awakening listen, and offers a whole new highlight from the upcoming full-length album. Mythrend have made sincere promises to raise the bar, and so far, they’re outright refusing to back down on their word.
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