{"id":37949,"date":"2014-02-26T20:18:33","date_gmt":"2014-02-27T01:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=37949"},"modified":"2014-02-26T20:18:33","modified_gmt":"2014-02-27T01:18:33","slug":"everthrone-evil-tongues-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/everthrone-evil-tongues-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Everthrone | Evil Tongues<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist\/News Editor —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"EverthroneThe second wave of Divebomb Records\u2019 new Bootcamp series is here, and unlike the first wave, which focused on bands from decades past, this wave puts the spotlight on new bands whose demos or self-released material didn\u2019t get the attention they deserved. The third band in the series is South Carolina-based progressive metal band Everthrone. Previously active under the name Merzah, Everthrone puts a decidedly unique spin on the progressive metal genre with their debut album, titled Evil Tongues<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Everthrone has such an interesting approach to metal here. They start with a foundation of straightforward progressive metal and borrow heavily from the gothic and darkwave sounds, even throwing in some harsh vocals for emphasis (and a Projector-era Dark Tranquillity vibe) on a few tracks. Think Evergrey (or a less noodly Dream Theater) meets later Sentenced. You wouldn\u2019t expect to find progressive arrangements and synth-pop elements side-by-side, and you certainly wouldn\u2019t expect it to work this well, but the results are undeniable. Evil Tongues<\/em> is an album that satisfies on multiple levels. You can admire it in terms of sheer musicianship, there is plenty of traditional metal heaviness to sink your teeth into, the synth elements add an unexpected dimension that the progressive metal genre is sorely lacking at times, and the almost pop-ready melodies just lodge each song directly in your brain. The vocals are another huge highlight. Russell Plyler has a very strong, very melodic voice, and he displays a great sense of power and range here. It\u2019s telling that the almost acapella \u201cCast Out\u201d is one of the album\u2019s most moving songs. Other highlights are the very heavy, very atmospheric \u201cGilded Throat,\u201d the completely infectious \u201cRemnants\u201d and the totally fitting closing cover of Real Life\u2019s \u201880s pop hit \u201cSend Me an Angel.\u201d <\/p>\n

Divebomb\u2019s Bootcamp release of Evil Tongues<\/em> is limited to 500 units and features new artwork and a full color booklet. More importantly it puts this overlooked modern gem in the hands of those of us who still believe music should be held as well as heard.<\/p>\n

Evil Tongues<\/em> is a highly enjoyable and very impressive debut from one of the brightest new stars in the American progressive metal scene. Everthrone takes an unusual approach to the genre, but taking chances and pushing the boundaries is what progressive metal is supposed to be about in the first place. If you like your progressive metal on the (very) melodic side, you do not want to miss this album. It should also have enough crossover appeal that fans of Circus Maximus, Redemption, Dark Tranquillity, Persefone, Amaranthe, Evergrey, Sentenced, Dream Theater and Atrocity can all find something to love.<\/p>\n

Genre: Progressive Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nJeremy McKeown (d)
\nNevin McKeown (g)
\nChris Carland (k)
\nRussell Plyler (v)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\nSilent
\nRemnants
\nThe Snake and the Lamb
\nCast Out
\nI Am Usurper
\nHope Behind Our Eyes
\nEuphoria
\nGilded Throat
\nSend Me an Angel<\/p>\n

Label: Divebomb Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.facebook.com\/Everthrone<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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