Finnish horrorcore band As I May turns every dark dream and childhood scare into an adrenaline-charged sonic experience with their new EP, Dark Royal Revy. A spine-chilling homage to horror classics like Nightmare on Elm Street and Resident Evil, the EP dives deep into shadowy soundscapes while injecting relentless energy.
Opening with “Never Stop Dreaming”, the track plunges one into a nightmare-laden atmosphere. Low, grinding guitar riffs merge with the chilling touch of deathcore synths, setting an immersive, cinematic tone. The track’s infectious chorus stands out, showcasing the band’s knack for melding horror ambiance with hard-hitting melodies. It’s a song made for those who love the thrill of fear with a touch of heavy musical grit.
The band says,
“We all are big fans of Nightmare on the Elm Street movies. Those were the first real horror movies when we were kids. I think maybe a couple of us were too young to watch those movies and also got nightmares from them, so Freddy has stayed with us all this time.”
One can feel that influence creep through every measured note and rhythm. The EP as a whole is a new chapter for As I May, pushing their sound to deeper and more menacing realms. According to the band, self-producing Dark Royal Revy required rethinking the way they played their instruments, detuning to achieve earth-rattling low tones and layering them with raw, guttural screams. The result is a body of work that vibrates with eerie intensity.
Tracks like “Grey Day” continue this theme, balancing headbang-worthy rhythms with bursts of unsettling electronic undertones, while “Lighthouse” keeps you on edge with its unpredictable breakdowns and ghostly echoes. The EP wraps up with “Traitor”, a blend of thrashing metal and horror-film score-worthy crescendos, leaving one in the throes of a hair-raising auditory adventure.
For fans of horror and heavy music, Dark Royal Revy is a masterclass in how to merge bone-crunching riffs with nightmarish atmospheres.
