Mickael Montaroux’s (Flèche) new project and first single ‘Gelled Water

Album ‘Emptiness Takes Time‘ to come this 1st December, 2023.

Droïd Fantôm is the solo project of Mickael Montaroux (singer/guitarist with Flèche). Following Flèche’s hiatus after their last album ‘Do Not Return Fire‘, Mickael wrote a lot of songs in his head and decided to embark on a personal musical project on his own. To make a greater impact on the album, Loic Salmon (Flèche’s drummer) helped him play drums in the studio.

Emptiness Takes Time is Droïd Fantöm’s debut album. This album was composed and recorded at home, alone, with the exception of the drums and a few overdubs with Alexandre Mazarguil at Studio UFO. The album is clearly influenced by the ’90s indie scene, from grunge to shoegaze, with a touch of emo: clean versus heavy choruses and surprising breaks…. 

With plenty of fuzz (never enough fuzz on the chorus…)! Simple, direct and sincere. Mastering was done by Thibauld Chaumont at Deviant LAB.

About Gelled Water:

Gelled Water is about that feeling when someone is gone… maybe you have wasted your time when this person was here. It’s about living without thinking about tomorrow, giving love without knowing you’re giving this love. It’s about being sad with no regrets. It’s about life.

Here is the third full length opus by Belgium’s CARNATION. This band plays old school death metal mayhem and this opus contains eight songs of carnage done by European school of death metal with chainsaw guitars, almost d-beat drumming and some really nice hooks and melodies thrown here and there among the songs structures. Vocals are brutal but not too brutal, so they fit perfectly to the songs because you can understand some stuff being sung about and you just must feel the energy of this album, how good it is, with almost crusty anthems like excellent ‘Maruta’. There are also clean vocals on ‘Replicant’ which show how varied this band is, not just mere clone of glorious times back in the day. My personal favorites on this death metal gem are epic title song, above mentioned ‘Replicant’ and ‘Metropolis’. Go get this one if you are a fan of Euro old school of death metal with blast beats and crushing brutality, but also melody.

8,5/10 axes

Photographer: Leevi Törnblom

Amongst the Ashes, a Finnish metal band with a Persian twist, have just released their new EP titled Breaking Decency via Inverse Records. The EP consists of three tracks that showcase the band’s diverse and dynamic sound, blending elements of death metal, orchestral music, and Middle Eastern influences. The first track, Vigilance, is an instrumental intro that sets the mood for the EP. It features a haunting melody played by a Persian instrument called setar, creating a contrast with the heavy guitar riffs and drums. The track then transitions into a furious intro for the second track, Old Hyena.  The vocals are distorted and high-pitched, delivering aggressive and catchy extremity. The song also has a soothing part in the middle, where the setar and cello create a harmonious interlude, after a melodic and fast solo ignites the song again.  The third and final track, Seeding Hate, is a melodic and heavy song and has a powerful orchestration that adds depth and emotion to the music. The song ends with a beautiful solo that leaves the listener wanting more.  Breaking Decency is an impressive EP that demonstrates the talent and creativity of Amongst the Ashes. The band manages to combine different styles and influences in a cohesive and original way, creating a unique and memorable metal experience. The EP is available on all streaming platforms, and you can also follow the band on their social media accounts for more updates. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover one of the most promising metal bands in Finland!

Listen to the EP on music services: https://push.fm/fl/amongsttheashes-breakingdecency

About Amongst the Ashes:
Amongst the Ashes is a Finnish-based band known for their innovative approach to metal. Their music combines elements of harsh vocals, melodic riffs, and diverse cultural influences to create a truly unique listening experience. With thought-provoking lyrics and a dedication to pushing musical boundaries, Amongst the Ashes is a force to be reckoned with in the world of heavy music.

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