Hate Tyler
The Great Architect

The Alessandria-based band Hate Tyler are the newcomers in an Italian metal scene that is definitely thriving when it comes to new talent. In recent years, many bands have invaded the national scene, often with surprising results. Words that perfectly match "The Great Architect," an album where the four protagonists have focused heavily on experimentation, confronting head-on the most classic of fears for any musician: being subject to wild criticism from the average listener.

Surely our band hasn't done anything to avoid debates and further discussions, trying to combine genres that are light-years apart, such as melodic death metal, thrash, groove metal, metalcore, and a hint of prog which never hurts. Is this possible?! Very possible, and it also seems feasible not to look bad in comparison. All it takes is a handful of good musicians with ideas and experience, a producer who doesn't spoil the party, and the job is done.

"The Great Architect" is without a shadow of a doubt an honest production, deserving of at least a couple of listens to be fully absorbed, composed of a myriad of instrumental solutions that, over time, could almost confuse the listener but certainly intrigue a lot. Of course, if instead of a voice rated 7, there was an artist capable of holding their own with 8+ rated musicians, it would be ideal, but no matter, for now, this is more than enough. The strength of these Hate Tyler lies entirely in the variety of their proposal, never stuck in a fixed pattern and constantly seeking that input that overturns the classic song structure that TV and media have imposed upon us. We're not talking about geniuses, to be clear, but simply a band that, for once, tries to go against the mainstream, which is no small feat, believe me. What do people like about Hate Tyler? Certainly, the more technical episodes (read as prog-oriented), where solos take the forefront, and where the rhythms make the difference. What is less appealing about this work? The overly evident references to the metalcore of Killswitch Engage in "Devil Park" and, as mentioned earlier, the voice, at a good level but still not quite as incisive compared to the sound.

Making a brief final summary, the strength of this "The Great Architect" lies entirely in the desire of its protagonists to make this experience something beyond the usual routine work, which is why I feel inclined to commend them.