“Become Like They Are” is a very varied album. Hearing the initial moments of “Charnel House” my dear fan will have the impression that this is a Death Metal only by the vocals. As I said is just incredible. The guitar riff of “Drag the Bayou” addresses a little to the precious gem of the 1970s Kiss “Parasite” – one of the best songs of the band. “Become Like They Are” isn’t Metal, but the intent and the power and the force are really Metal. For my dear fan to have an example, “You’re Boring,” tittle and opening track’s guitar riffs reminds a lot Manowar’s “Gods Made Heavy Metal.” It’s an impression I can’t help it. The track’s emotional intent and powerful high adrenalized cadence gets the fan by the guts. All the Metal impression caused by it goes away by following track “Bloodlines” whose totally 1960s overdriven guitars and pentatonic scales give the lead. Though I guess no one that time had the voice of Sav MangelsDorf. I really doubt it.
Have I mentioned Sav MangelsDorf’s voice? Yeah, I have. But she’s fantastic, guys! Believe me! From where I’m standing the best thing in the album is her voice. She’s the missing link that connects Horned Wolf’s 1960s intent music to the future. The band get to connect both sometimes unconnected times fully. Of course, some tracks may sound a little out but it’s just an impression. It’s so rare a band that can embody both epochs so vividly. So worth a try. Believe me.
Horned Wolf “Become Like They Are” will be released on June 24th.
Track Listing:
- You’re Boring
- Bloodlines
- Charnel House
- Drag the Bayou
- Become Like They Are
- Host
- Every Creature’s Luck Runs Dry (Doom Forever)
Watch “You’re Boring” official video here:
I’m just a lucky guy who has chosen metal to live with for a long time. Metal changed my life for good. It made me more confident and stronger. Metalheads are naturally far away from the mass mediocrity and don’t accept impostures from anybody else. Metal is more than music, it’s a life changing oportunity!