Frontiers
2011
1. Dominion
2. At The Gates
3. Seer
4. Grind It
5. Prodigal Son
6. The Shadowlands
7. Beautiful Pain
8. Dark Heart
9. Bang
10. Loud Silence
11. Epsilon
12. Sanctuary (Bonus Track)
13. Overture/The Temples of Syrinx (Bonus Track)
Dominion marks Benedictum's third release and so far I've liked what I've heard by this band. Up to this point they haven't quite made one of those standout of the year sort of albums, but their sound has been solid with a nice straight forward heavy metal vibe. Unlike a lot of female fronted acts, Benedictum doesn't really sound atmospheric or really very feminine. Vocalist Veronica Freeman really is more of a gruff rocker than a soaring female operatic or anything of the like.
On this album Benedictum come back with much of the same. This is straight ahead, thick sounding, and no frills metal. I've got to say though that the songs are starting to sound the same for me. Not just on this album, but across the albums. It's becoming apparent that the band is getting a stagnant and I can't seem to get into this album. Dominion seems familiar, safe, and lacking in real stand outs. The sound is still good, but the hooks and standouts aren't really there.
In theory, I should like this. Strong female singer with some force, good guitar sound... but there's definitely something missing here. If you like their other stuff you might want to give Dominion a try, but I think their previous two albums would be better intros for newcomers to the band. I think it would be advisable to try to mix up their sound a bit on their next album. The songs are just getting kind of plodding and mixing together.
Highlights: At The Gates, Grind It
Rating - 2.5/5
3. Seer
4. Grind It
5. Prodigal Son
6. The Shadowlands
7. Beautiful Pain
8. Dark Heart
9. Bang
10. Loud Silence
11. Epsilon
12. Sanctuary (Bonus Track)
13. Overture/The Temples of Syrinx (Bonus Track)
Dominion marks Benedictum's third release and so far I've liked what I've heard by this band. Up to this point they haven't quite made one of those standout of the year sort of albums, but their sound has been solid with a nice straight forward heavy metal vibe. Unlike a lot of female fronted acts, Benedictum doesn't really sound atmospheric or really very feminine. Vocalist Veronica Freeman really is more of a gruff rocker than a soaring female operatic or anything of the like.
On this album Benedictum come back with much of the same. This is straight ahead, thick sounding, and no frills metal. I've got to say though that the songs are starting to sound the same for me. Not just on this album, but across the albums. It's becoming apparent that the band is getting a stagnant and I can't seem to get into this album. Dominion seems familiar, safe, and lacking in real stand outs. The sound is still good, but the hooks and standouts aren't really there.
In theory, I should like this. Strong female singer with some force, good guitar sound... but there's definitely something missing here. If you like their other stuff you might want to give Dominion a try, but I think their previous two albums would be better intros for newcomers to the band. I think it would be advisable to try to mix up their sound a bit on their next album. The songs are just getting kind of plodding and mixing together.
Highlights: At The Gates, Grind It
Rating - 2.5/5
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