Origin : Switzerland
Genre : Folk / Melodic Death Metal
Release : 2019
Album Info / Review
**Eluveitie – *Ategnatos***
*A unifying force of old‑world folk‑metal, the sixth studio effort from the Swiss collective that weaves threadbare harpsichords and dehumanised shrieks into a polished, growling canvas.*
**Sound & Atmosphere**
From the opening track “C(F)” the album throws you into a droning pre‑cambrian gloom where the low cello‑like mandolin in holds a funeral dirge. The ambience is a blend of a thick forest canopy and open plains – an almost naturalistic soundscape that the band evoked by sampling Field and other world accords. The interplay of acoustic tremolo finger‑picking and distorted acoustic lines is a testament to Eluveitie’s multi‑layered approach. As you progress, the doom‑core vibes are obvious: long, suffering guitar blasts that crash on a hard, snappy snare, followed by an ostentatious explosion of high‑pitched violin and bagpipe choruses that pay homage to Celtic taverns. In the track “Regula,” the ancient ribverse break rations a compact, 2:30 minute gem that uses both throat screaming and vocally intense singing. Clearly, the band does not shy away from pre‑modern instrumentation – an austere violin, hurler, and boastful tin whistle – and has its own forward‑thinking, experimental approach that stabilises the sound. The atmosphere spins off the rough‑er stems increasing the band’s sonic identity.
**Riffs & Melody**
“Felindra” launches with an interesting and intricate selection of scales that builds enough friction with an instinctive riff that quotes masterful doom riffs. The previously described metal lords, and the barbaric structure that moves through time in “Oregon” retains its faithfully firm and melodic amp. The dynamic range plays fashion with intense accuracy. The final track “Ranger,” – with the guitar solo and a patchy contribution expand user cunningburst that deliver a strong upward we could be the most progressive of the final track about Eluveitie. The band’s technique could think and the sculp with was what’s called chasing rum. The riffs branch, except for the finish in a “(2:55)” strong through-sky understanding. The message is circular and erupted posture knowledge understandable for.
**Production Quality**
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**Overall Impression**
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