House Master
A World Below

After a hard day at work, I come home and instead of showering, having dinner, and going to bed, I sit at the P.C. and start the review of "A World Below," the latest effort by Venetian House Master.

If in 2008 I was enchanted by the whirlwind of anger, passion, and bursts of desperate technique that answered to the name of J.B., I certainly didn't miss the opportunity for this new sonic journey that the House Master offers.

Even though I'm extremely tired, I feel it's my duty to spread the word about this band, which in my opinion is brilliant! It begins with an apocalyptic cover art that depicts the world in the hands of religious and political institutions, accurately capturing the state of the world today. It continues with a series of fast tracks, featuring a Pierluigi Cavazzano in excellent form, seamlessly transitioning from a rabid, gritty singing to growl effortlessly. Jacopo Stefan and Matteo Pierazzo gift us with thrilling moments with guitar sweeps unleashed at full throttle on a path that speaks of rebellion and broken chains. Furio Buranella and Riccardo Rizzi on drums and bass respectively hold steady with a rhythmic foundation like human metronomes. What I love most about House Master is that despite the Venetian quintet having been on the scene for years, their great ability to perfectly blend anger, speed, and technique remains unchanged, achieving a result that once again impresses with its uniqueness and extreme precision. "A World Below" marks a step forward towards a style less and less inclined to compromise, less and less of an underground project, but increasingly devoted to overwhelming listeners with these extreme, precise, and clean sounds. I won't describe the six tracks contained in this work, each more beautiful and disruptive than the last, starting with the opening track which gives the album its title "A World Below."

The only regret I have is seeing an Italian band that truly deserves and believes in what they do (just hold the CD in your hands to see the work that's been done) being overlooked by local labels, and I will never tire of writing this. Thank you, House Master, always believe in yourselves and keep going like this.