Psyclon Nine
And Then Oblivion
Metropolis Records
Formed in 2000 and Hailing from San Francisco, Psyclon Nine are here to push the boundaries of genres and meld together sounds for their unique and captivating upcoming release ‘And Then Oblivion’. Weaving together Industrial, Rock, Metal, Deathcore, Ambient and Trap resulting in an odyssey for the senses. Nero Bellum’s vocal stylings are a demonic whispering which will either enthrall you or keep you awake at night, or both. The first two tracks are single releases starting with ‘Devils Work’ which sets the tone beautifully for what is to come, with an eerie opening and suitably dark lyrics. ‘I Choose Violence’ wouldn’t go amiss in a nightclub scene in a horror movie. ‘Locust Of Everything’ really turns the energy up a notch with full throttle brutality. Blasting drums and more prominent guitars makes it definitely one of the heaviest tracks on the album. Bellum’s vocals take an even darker, more sinister turn (if that’s possible?) and we are absolutely here for it! On ‘Say Your Prayers’ is there is a lot going off in all directions. Layered vocals, blistering drum beats, hypnotic synths and breakdowns. There’s a lot to uncover in this song. ‘Après Toi, Le Déluge’ creates a juxtaposition within the album to catch your breath and enjoy the more delicate instrumentals. ‘Taxidermy’ was surprising as it contains more of a melodic clean vocal style and is totally different pace from the previous tracks. An ambient and more classic goth rock style in some respects. There is also hidden surprise within the album but we will let you discover that on your own. Overall this album is fresh, exciting and if you’re a fan of the featured genres or horror you will love it. They have an upcoming European tour this year so be sure to keep an eye on where they are visiting near you.
Review by Aggy Gillon