Taking risks is one of the most awesome parts of life. In fact, I urge you to check out one of the new faces to the metal scene. Jump on board and claim bragging rights before the masses do! Red Cain are the latest metallers out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. With European roots, the group will be releasing their self-titled debut EP November 11, 2016. With many modern elements, melodic sounds with a dash of progressive and experimental factors, the group’s musical style has much to offer and lots to experience. Listeners might be able to relate their sound to that of bands such as Kamelot and Symphony X, with a unique sound Red Cain offers. Clean vocals, uniquely arranged guitars, grooves, breakdowns, thunderous drums and much more await the listener on their debut EP to the metal scene. Personally, it’s the bombastic combination of many genres and elements, thrown at you at once at times that make it a grand listen. If you can handle much thrown at you, then this may be down your alley.
The group couldn’t have chosen a better opener and track titled, Guillotine. Upon initial listen, it feels the end of the world is here, an almost apocalyptic atmosphere ensues but then the vocals kick in and the energy shifts to a more alternative feel. The string piece around the halfway point was a twist that totally threw me offguard and the killer shredding solo immediately thereafter sends shiver down one’s spine. Don’t even get me started on the insane breakdown full of electronics, bass drops, blast beats and rigourous double-bass later on! Eargasms! Dead Aeon Requiem, has this sort of artistic, medieval sound to it. A dominant backing of violins, the riffs also portray this track that tells quite a story. The clean vocals could not make the atmosphere more livid than it already is.
The single, Hiraeth, brings Slavic imagery and mythology to life. This track that pays homage to a particular era in history, comes with a more touching and sentimental ambience. Not as wild or ravenous as the previous tracks, this one retains a more tame nature, one that is appropriate to reflect on such past historical remembrances. I think a calm before the storm is in order, especially on their final track, Unborn. Coming in at just over seven-minutes, there is this pain this track comes with. I’m talking about the lyrical content, you can almost feel the pain the track exhibits. Vocalist Evgeniy Zayarny, does a phenomenal job of creating this somber atmosphere. The instrumentals all coincide together and add the final reactionary moment in the last minute or so, escalating to an ending climax. Very down-tuned, slow, chuggy, there are horns and piano thrown into the mix as well. A pretty surreal track to say the least.
Red Cain definitely have something going for them. From heaviness and killer breakdowns to more melancholic and woeful moments, Red Cain, will certainly be making heads turn especially when their full-length debut album comes around. If you love albums that have this ‘roller coaster’ effect and each song does not sound like one another then I recommend giving this album a listen. As the band is from Canada, it was awesome to hear the heavy European influence the group has, for I almost forgot they are from Canada. I am sure we are in quite for a treat when the full-length masterpiece arrives, I personally hope for more bombastic and blitzkrieg affairs, breakdowns and more electronics. For now, it’s the calm before the storm. Prepare yourself. Stay Metal m/
Red Cain: 8.5/10
Official Website: https://redcain.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redcainofficial/
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