Dawn of Ouroboros – Velvet Incandescence
Prosthetic Records
7,0/10,0
Brief:
Formed in 2018 by lead guitarist Tony Thomas (Botanist, Cailleach Calling) and vocalist Chelsea Murphy (Cailleach Calling, Tegmentum), the blackened progressive metal group’s formative years saw DAWN OF OUROBOROS solidify their core lineup to a five-piece before releasing their debut album, The Art of Morphology, in 2020. The Art of Morphology showcased the young band’s penchant for hybridising the extreme and canorous qualities of progressive, atmospheric black and death metal, ushering in a warm reception from both fans and critics.
Invigorated by the response to their debut album DAWN OF OUROBOROS came together in November 2021 to commence recording of Velvet Incandescence, once again opting to team up with Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios in San Mateo, CA for recording and mixing, before being mastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Oathbreaker, Bosse De Nage) at The Atomic Garden Studio. Placing an emphasis on melody and feel above technical virtuosity, Velvet Incandescence’s eight tracks revel in sanguine triumph both musically and lyrically.
Three years on from their debut statement, DAWN OF OUROBOROS’ latest offering refines and redefines their sound. Velvet Incandescence will no doubt serve as a luminous spark for the quintet’s increasingly bright future.
Tracklist:
- Healing Grounds
- Testudines
- Iron Whispers
- Levitating Pacifics
- Rise from Disillusion
- Castigation
- Cephalopodic Void
- Velvet Moon
Main Focus Tracks:
- Testudines
- Rise from Disillusion
- Cephalopodic Void
Other Recommended Tracks:
- Healing Grounds
- Iron Whispers
Line-Up:
Tony Thomas – Guitar/Synths
Chelsea Murphy – Vocals
David Scanlon – Bass
Ian Baker – Guitar/Piano
Ron Bertrand – Drums
Comments:
With its modern and progressive blackened death metal, Dawn of Ouroboros tells its rebirth through a technical and melodic album. Velvet Incandescence confirms the qualities of this band!
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Selected Discography:
The Art of Morphology – 2020
Velvet Incandescence – 2023
- Photo Credit: Wyman Choy