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Towers of Flesh - The Perpetual Paradox CD Review

They say :- Towers of Flesh are a 3 piece Blackened Death Metal band which consists of members from core bands within the United Kingdoms Extreme Metal scene.

Writing for our debut CD ' The Perpetual Paradox' begain in June 2008 and ended in July 2009. It contains 6 tracks all of which have been carefully crafted and designed so as that they have a subconscious effect on the listener.....

The CD was mastered by Mick Kenney (Anaal Nathrakh) and recorded in two split sessions the first in July 09 with one time Annotations of an Autopsy and Bring me the Horizon Producer in Swindon and the second in September 09 at Hellfire Studios in Brimingham (Previously done work for EMI Records)

In 2010 the band signed to Midlands based label Dissected Records and have a live line up hard at work gearing up for a few select live UK dates.

Please note that unlike most bands in this sad excuse of a music scene WE take our art very seriously and are adamant that what we do transcends the boundaries of entertainment.

We say :-

Towers of Flesh are a three piece 'Extreme Metal' band from the home of Heavy Metal, Birmingham. They blend elements of several sub-genres in an attempt to produce something with the riffing intensity of Death Metal and the vocal stylings and depth of Black Metal.

'The Perpetual Paradox' opens up with an impressive slow, atmospheric track called 'The Becoming'. This is a simple piece that works very well as an introduction to the Album, but alas also introduces an issue that we can't quite ignore......

Although the production on the album is very well suited to the music, it's neither too polished nor too rough there is a really annoying 'click-ey' rattle to the drums. This taps it's way through most of the record and, to be honest, gets on your nerves after a while. Judicious adjustment of the EQ on the stereo helps, but it's still there.

This is a pity because the album contains some good tracks. The guitar sound is is perfectly suited throughout and there is a real, almost progressive, Black Metal vibe. Changes of pace and atmosphere are handled with style and the opening three tracks are decent examples of the genre, albeit nothing groundbreaking. But give it time, as things do then pick up considerably with the impressive 'Renounce The Flesh'. Here the band form some excellent intense metal melodies with just the right amount of malevolence.

'Forbidden Gnosis' further shows the band's musical and creative abilities as they weave their way through the changes of tempo and mood in this epic track. Along with 'Renounce The Flesh' it gives some idea of what Towers if Flesh are capable of. Apart from the clicking. PLEASE..... MAKE IT STOP !!!!!

The album closes with something altogether unexpected. The title track 'The Perpetual Paradox' is an orchestral work, with a Piano leading the way. No guitars, vocals, or indeed Metal instruments of any kind to be heard here. It is genuinely a pleasant surprise, albeit an unexpected one that will confuse many an 'Extreme Metal' fan.

In an already crowded genre 'Towers of Flesh' do show that they have the potential to add something new and interesting. The tracks on this release certainly give the feeling that the band will be an intense live experience. Undeniably this is a debut slightly let down by its production, but looking beyond that there are definite flashes of what these guys are capable of.

Dizzy

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