“Of Mayhem and Dismay” reminds the classic Therion new Symphonic era albums where vocals had these traits. When it comes to the instrumentals Kerberos use a more modern combination. The classic music elements are dosed to some keyboards emulating violins here and there as in “Orchestra of Death” as it would be expected by the song’s tittle. Their strong suit is really the vocalizations. Following track “Holy Downfall” delivers some Prog Rock vocal influences as well with strong downpicking guitars. The contrast the track delivers is really fascinating and the moody church organ gives a total dark and gloomy atmosphere to the track. Though, as the album goes on the Symphonic instrumentals get more and more influenced by trumpets and other instruments. Opera mood takes on from “One-Dimensional Sight” and the songs get longer. Maybe a consequence, Maybe not. Vocal constrast also intensify giving the songs some more musical unbalance. Harsher vocals takes on with more fierceness. The same goes with the guitars that get more insane and distorted. Pure Metal mentality combined with Symphonic instrumentals.
“Of Mayhem and Dismay” is an album that will make the mind of Therion fans. Not only, fans that like the harsh vocals combined with operatic vocals will be also pleased. I guess Prog Metal fans will also have a good time here. Fun fact. Kerberos don’t have a bass player.
Kerberos “Of Mayhem and Dismay” will be self-released on September 16th.
Track Listing:
- Resurrection of the Sun
- Burning Flesh
- Orchestra of Death
- Holy Downfall
- One-Dimensional Sight
- Icefall
- Murder the Immortal
- Midsummernight’s Scream
Watch “Burning Flesh” official music video here: