Akiavel – Vae Victis
Self-Released
8,5/10,0
Brief:
Akiavel is a Death Metal band from the South of France, formed in 2018. The band released their first, self-titled, EP in December 2018, showcasing their trademark sound: a mix of Groove, Thrash, Black and Old-school Death Metal, with a touch of melodic riffs, heavy rhythmic and hardcore sounds.
The new album Vae Victis is a concept album that explores the darkest and most depraved spaces of the human psyche. Further evolving their sound, AKIAVEL takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. Vae Victis embodies the word death, putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, and scathing vocals that culminates in one of the most robust death metal records the genre has seen yet.
Tracklist:
- Frozen Beauties
- Bind Torture Kill
- Zombie_
- Needles from Hell
- Comrade
- Medium
- The Lady Of Death
- Pentagram Tattoo
- Mommy I’m Capable
- Matrimonial Advertisements
Main Focus Tracks:
- Frozen Beauties
- Bind Torture Kill
- Needles from Hell
Other Recommended Tracks:
- Zombie_
- Comrade
- The Lady Of Death
Line-Up:
Auré – Vocals
Chris – Guitar
Jay – Bass
Butch – Drums
Comments:
The French quartet’s sound most readily bring forth comparisons to At The Gates, and Gossow-era Arch Enemy. Just the right combination of showy musicianship and hook-driven riffage, they put a nice and effective spin on the formula that makes it worth check out.
Contact:
Akiavel
Videos:
Selected Discography:
AkiaveL EP – 2018
V – 2020
Væ Victis – 2021