What separates this album and this band from all the other local and unsigned acts you have seen is Madrost's ability to compose intuitive and original pieces that ignore genre by infusing brute force with technical mastery. For those of you who are not familiar with the band, you may want to check out the first release Maleficent just to truly appreciate the lengths to which the band has gone to mature their songwriting and production skills.
"Frozen Beneath the Snow" leads the full-fledged metal assault with riffs that are sophisticated in structure but ruthless in execution. But the undying ferocity that Madrost is so well-know for is highlighted best in the song "Operation Xenomorphic Protocol." There are some intimidatingly abysmal melodies that join themselves with a beautifully organized structure. In other words, the song is very reminiscent of one of the brilliant hybrid works of Sound of Perseverance.
Aquatic Sector is an album driven by purpose---a well-formulated yet savage conjuration of "Subterranean Nightmares.". The combination of a sound concept, masterful technical skills, and feral power make this album a force to be reckoned with.
But it's one thing to headbang in your room to the album. It's a whole other thing to see this shit played live. And you will get your first chance this Saturday, Sept 5! Come party with Madrost, Dr. Know, myself, and all the best local metalheads around at the Airliner bar! Here are links to the band's social media so you can get connected with the band!
https://www.facebook.com/madrost
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