Horror Within - Soul Awakening
Horror Within is a death metal band from France who formed in 2019. Their latest album, "Soul Awakening" is their debut album; they have also released an EP. I was surprised by how good this album is. I shouldn't be, though, considering it is from Dolorem Records , who always prize quality over quantity (as one should) but “ Soul Awakening ” is an exceptionally well written album with a few surprises here and there. It can be dynamic too and I wasn't always sure what the songs would bring. Of course, there are some elements that are guaranteed. Crushing riffs, violent rhythms and death growls abound—even with taking this album at face value, there is nothing any fan of extreme metal could find weak. When the band goes for broke and all these elements come together, their sound truly feels encompassing and even surreal. With 8 songs at just over the 36 minute mark, it is the perfect length for multiple listens. It is from those multiple listens where the album begi...