Stormlord The Gorgon Cult
Scarlet Records 2004
By Jason Jordan
For those of you that havent enjoyed Cradle of Filths albums since Dusk and Her Embrace, Stormlord is here to alleviate that notion while adding a touch of death for good measure.
The Torchbearer is the requisite introduction, and clocks in at a second shy of one minute even. Dance of Hecate has synths overlaying snare/bass rhythmical orchestration, until a female interjection becomes the catalyst for a full-on assault. The primary vocals on The Gorgon Cult are reminiscent of Dani Filths, but are lower in pitch and more raspy. Subtle, guitar melodies enter the scene later on, as do deeper death metal vocalizations. Wurdulak begins with a soundclip, and immediately renders itself as a riff-driven, mid-paced composition; machine gun double-bass punctuates occasionally. Under the Boards (195, M.A.) commences rather stereotypically this is perhaps the most convincing exemplification of Cradle of Filths influence on the group. The Oath of the Legion contains cheesy, lofty keyboard arrangements that basically [feel like they] control the songs subsequent path. The latter part of the aforementioned presents some Herrera-style (Fear Factory) drumming. The Gorgon Cult is laden with piano, as each instrument appears one at a time. Memories of Lemuria is the mellow counterpart to the heavy material; and, its pleasing at least. Medusas Coil and Nightbreed successfully finalize The Gorgon Cult. And, the inclusion of Iron Maidens Moonchild is a treat to hear as well.
Stormlord are undeniably competent musicians, and their record is surprisingly captivating if not a little too influenced by certain purveyors that have come before them. But, give them a shot anyway.
7.5/10
Official Stormlord website
Official Scarlet Records website
Scarlet Records 2004
By Jason Jordan
For those of you that havent enjoyed Cradle of Filths albums since Dusk and Her Embrace, Stormlord is here to alleviate that notion while adding a touch of death for good measure.
The Torchbearer is the requisite introduction, and clocks in at a second shy of one minute even. Dance of Hecate has synths overlaying snare/bass rhythmical orchestration, until a female interjection becomes the catalyst for a full-on assault. The primary vocals on The Gorgon Cult are reminiscent of Dani Filths, but are lower in pitch and more raspy. Subtle, guitar melodies enter the scene later on, as do deeper death metal vocalizations. Wurdulak begins with a soundclip, and immediately renders itself as a riff-driven, mid-paced composition; machine gun double-bass punctuates occasionally. Under the Boards (195, M.A.) commences rather stereotypically this is perhaps the most convincing exemplification of Cradle of Filths influence on the group. The Oath of the Legion contains cheesy, lofty keyboard arrangements that basically [feel like they] control the songs subsequent path. The latter part of the aforementioned presents some Herrera-style (Fear Factory) drumming. The Gorgon Cult is laden with piano, as each instrument appears one at a time. Memories of Lemuria is the mellow counterpart to the heavy material; and, its pleasing at least. Medusas Coil and Nightbreed successfully finalize The Gorgon Cult. And, the inclusion of Iron Maidens Moonchild is a treat to hear as well.
Stormlord are undeniably competent musicians, and their record is surprisingly captivating if not a little too influenced by certain purveyors that have come before them. But, give them a shot anyway.
7.5/10
Official Stormlord website
Official Scarlet Records website
