"Funeral of God" was recommended to me by a friend
of mine back in college. Although Zao had put out a number of albums prior to
this release, I was unaware of their music at the time, hence the suggestion.
Now, given that this is my first experience with Zao, I was expecting straight
dose metalcore with heavy chugging riffs and breakdowns. To be perfectly
honest, it is metalcore, but far from the sound I was expecting. Yes, the sound
is metalcore based, but there's a lot more going on within this album than just
another Killswitch Engage or Shadows Fall release. For one, the music is much
more diverse than advertised. They slow tempo and heavy rhythm of the guitars
often give off a sludgy vibe, while other songs have more upbeat, catchy
melodies that hook you from the start. The vocalist reminds me very much of
Soul Embraced's lead singer, with his raspy shriek that easily fits with a
melodic death sound, a sound which this album often flirts with. (Side not;
Soul Embraced also play a Christian faith style of music) All in all, I was
pleasantly surprised with this recommendation. I haven't listened to any of
Zao's other releases, but plan on trying to compare at least one or two from
their earlier years. Fans of metalcore or deathcore would enjoy this album, but
I think those who enjoy a more accessible melodic death (In Flames'
"Reroute to remain" or Soilwork' s later works or the aforementioned,
Soul Embraced) would find this interesting as well.
Highlights: "Live... From The Funeral Of God"
"The Last Revelation (The Last Prophecy)" "The Last Song From
Zion)
Rating: 4
Rating: 4
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