Swedish Death Metal gets its saviours with VILT. The band has not only made their name through their brutal riffage and riveting lyricsim, but found their own style in the ever expanding universe of the Swedish metal scene. They represent their true tone with their first collection, … To Mourn The Death of a Stranger.
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Laser like precision, gripping lyrics and melodic bubbles are splattered in the artwork of their songs. World Eater is the opening one, inspired by some of the most hard-hitting players in the game. I am reminded of the old school efforts of In Flames. They also leave decent pockets of sound to actually explore and headbang to the melodies.
It is also enamouring to listen to their solos. Melodic, dispersed and well-thought-out, the harmonics are splayed to know all dimensions. It adds to the depth and quality of the song. Vocals change texture per song, especially in Black Death you’ll hear several variations. They add to the kind of modulation you need to the style of the song and the impact it has. The chorus melody of Black Death is easily one of my favourite in the past year I’ve heard in metal.
The rage, the melodies
They keep the melodic exuberance going with Burden. This is another opening riff that will soon become iconic with the band’s greatest hits. The groove metal is actually felt in this one, reminding you of masters like Lamb of God in some parts. You can actually predict how crazy the crowd will go for songs like this, where your neck is prepped for maximum damage.
Bassline welcome is felt in the opening of Six Feet Deep. The rhythm is king in this one, the percussion being experienced in every morsel of the track. VILT is the band that becomes a favourite in one listen, they challenge the genre and add to its charismatic appeal. Speaking of which, 0:56 might be one of the most innovative groove executions I’ve heard lately. I imagine heavyweights like Children of Bodom have been inspirations to bands like VILT.
VILT- Their journey in metal
As we proceed to Heart of Gold, I’d like a moment of gratitude for what they’re doing for this genre. Not only are they blowing up in the indie spectrum, but finding their own sound which is melodic yet hard hitting. The vocals take your breath away, for there are different kinds of vocals for each weight. Modulation makes all the difference.
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The album title track closes out this EP. VILT have taken us on the experience of a lifetime, not only showcasing their unique style and energy, but their belief in metal. From the melodic to the massacre, the spectrum is their domain. The last song might also get you emotional for the kind of progression and attack it has. Follow them on their Instagram to stay updated! Listen to the most exciting band of our times here:
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