by Anabel DFlux
— Sr. Photojournalist —
“Thorns of Sin and its debut album Destroy the Light is the work of sole member Sergio Varela. After years spent trying to find the right fit in a traditional metal band setting, he discovered that he could only rely on himself to accurately bring to life the music he wanted to create. Destroy the Light is a compelling blend of black, death, and thrash metal with a heavy emphasis on melody and guitar harmony, further elevated by scintillating lead guitar work. His musical goal has been to blend the songcraft and melody of prime Iron Maiden and the stabbing rhythm guitar of the late 80s/early 90s Kreator into a melodic black metal style in the Dissection mold, with judicious keyboard use for added atmosphere. The lyrics deal with themes ranging from tales based in the lore of our witch-burning past to an old Italian monastery which became a place of horrific abuse, torture, and unfathomable sin.” Writes the band’s website.
Thorns of Sin came back to the stage after three years at Santa Ana’s very own RuinFest, a Metal extravaganza event with a number of incredible acts participating. With a pumped audience full of the best metalheads California has to offer, Thorns of Sin performed to a great crowd! The band showcased their exquisite musicianship, playing riffs and bellowing out vocals with an intense fervor.
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Connect with Thorns of Sin here:
https://thornsofsin.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/thornsofsin/
https://www.instagram.com/thornsofsin.official
