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THE REVIEW
Heavy and devastating sounds, precise and pounding rhythmic bases, tortured voice in "scream" with "clean" pauses, mighty doomy riffs devoid of any form of warmth follow one another tortuously, noise breaks provide respite before the next relapse...
"Carpe Diem" is almost devoid of any physical impact, (unlike the previous "el diablo" and "whvn")
instead it ends up becoming a mental torment, in which, thanks to the obsessive repetition of certain riffs and one of the best hardcore singers around, it leads to a complete absorption of the listener into its claustrophobic structures.
The common thread of the album is the sense of oppression it conveys, blending the apocalyptic and dark sounds of Neurosis and Scorn, Deadguy-like dynamics, and Sabbathian muscularity. Produced and mixed by Eric Stenman and distributed in Europe by the English Music for Nations, "Carpe Diem" is perhaps the most mature work of this great and underrated band from Sacramento.
It is certainly not an easy-listening album and needs to be replayed multiple times with attention to grasp the most hidden nuances that encapsulate the real value of the album... which is, in my opinion, ENORMOUS.
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Will Haven's Carpe Diem delivers heavy, tortuous, and mentally challenging metal. Unlike previous albums, it opts for oppressive and claustrophobic soundscapes. The album blends influences from hardcore and doom while showcasing amazing vocal work. Produced by Eric Stenman, it's a mature, underrated masterpiece requiring repeated listens to fully appreciate.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
