Seven Deadly
Obliviation
Independent Release
2014
When something is over, then something else is born. This rule of nature cannot be changed. That’s exactly what happened when Panic Cell, or more precisely two members from Panic Cell, the guitarist, Harj Virdee & the drummer, Rob Hicks in connection with the guitarist Dave Irving from Denounce, moved on and formed Seven Deadly. Along came the vocalist/sampler Archie Wilson & the bass player Murillo Rassi.
Seven Deadly is undoubtedly a modern act. They mix metalocre, extreme, groove metal, heavy-thrash & melodic modern metal music. This kind of music is very popular in the UK these days. Influences by Panic Cell (certainly), 5FDP , Stone Sour, Disturbed, Avenged Sevenfold, Bullet for My Valentine, All That Remains and so on can be found here. The material is kinda divided between the modern extreme elements and the melodious themes… even though I think that the melodic features are overwhelming eventually. The heavy & punchy production showcases that although this is an independent release the guys know exactly how to succeed a damn heavy & powerful sound.
It’s true that the extreme vocals coexist with the clean ones harmonically. Archie is a good singer. When he goes smooth then Seven Deadly becomes somewhat mellow and melodious. In contrast, the band’s aggressive side is rather vigorous with heavy riffs and a hard beating rhythm section. They do combine their two sides very well, I must confess. If they also find a way to avoid the clichés of this music style, then they could do even better. Anyhow, “Obliviation” will appeal to the fans of the aforementioned bands and to those who fancy modern heavy & melodic metalcore music.
Seven Deadly is undoubtedly a modern act. They mix metalocre, extreme, groove metal, heavy-thrash & melodic modern metal music. This kind of music is very popular in the UK these days. Influences by Panic Cell (certainly), 5
It’s true that the extreme vocals coexist with the clean ones harmonically. Archie is a good singer. When he goes smooth then Seven Deadly becomes somewhat mellow and melodious. In contrast, the band’s aggressive side is rather vigorous with heavy riffs and a hard beating rhythm section. They do combine their two sides very well, I must confess. If they also find a way to avoid the clichés of this music style, then they could do even better. Anyhow, “Obliviation” will appeal to the fans of the aforementioned bands and to those who fancy modern heavy & melodic metalcore music.