Chaos reigns supreme and darkness lurks at every corner in Amarita, the latest from Finland’s Bloody Falls. Available on April 19th, the album is a relentless force to be reckoned with and so is Antero Hahaha on vocals, Stavros Mathios and Marko Mäkinen on guitars, Mika Lehtinen on bass, and Rami Vartiainen on drums.
From the moment the album erupts into existence, it becomes clear that Bloody Falls means business. Amartia wastes no time plunging one into a maelstrom of melodic ferocity and unapologetic aggression. The opening track, “Sorrow Is My Name,” sets the tone with blistering guitar work that shreds through the air like a razor blade, while “I Will Be Your End” follows suit with its relentless onslaught of frenetic energy and chugging rhythms.
As the album progresses, Bloody Falls masterfully weaves a tapestry of sound that is both hauntingly dark and irresistibly melodic. Tracks like “The Way Of Sin” and “Man Undying” showcase the band’s ability to seamlessly blend harsh vocals with wailing guitars, creating an ambiance that is as atmospheric as it is punishing.
But Amartia is more than just a collection of heavy riffs and blast beats on the drums; it is a deep listening experience that takes one on a journey through the darkest recesses of the human psyche. The album’s centrepiece, the trilogy of songs “Man Undying,” “Evil Incarnate,” and “The Curse Of The Mark,” dives into themes of sin and redemption that draws inspiration from biblical narratives while infusing them with the band’s own unique vision.
Throughout Amarita, Bloody Falls demonstrates a remarkable level of musicianship and songwriting prowess. From the intricate guitar solos to the thunderous bass lines and relentless drumming, every element of the band’s sound comes together in perfect harmony to create a sonic assault on the senses.
In addition to their musical prowess, Bloody Falls also showcases a keen sense of storytelling and conceptual depth. While Amartia is not a concept album in the traditional sense, it is clear that each song is part of a larger narrative, weaving together themes of darkness, redemption, and the human condition.
The album draws to a close with the epic finale “I Met My Death” and one is left with a sense of awe and reverence for what they have just experienced.
Amarita is a testament to the power of metal to transcend boundaries and defy expectation
.MUST LISTEN TRACKS: “I Will be Your End”, “The Way of Sin”, “Evil Incarnate”, “I Met My Death”
