{"id":25515,"date":"2013-12-20T16:13:48","date_gmt":"2013-12-20T16:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-dawn-heist-catalyst\/"},"modified":"2018-03-17T15:29:43","modified_gmt":"2018-03-17T15:29:43","slug":"album-review-dawn-heist-catalyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-dawn-heist-catalyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Dawn Heist – Catalyst"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Many metal bands these days are mixing things up by adding a spice of electronic to their brutal metal tunes, and this basically sums up Dawn Heist\u2019s<\/strong> sound. This Aussie group claims their own unique style is groove metal infused with melodic synth, with a driving vocal tone. Simply, it\u2019s electro metal.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s certainly a risky business, not many true metal fans are keen on this new style, but \u2018Catalyst\u2019 <\/em>certainly does it well. The electronic symphony is bold, strong and stands out in each track – but it works and these guys have nailed it.<\/p>\n

The group created \u2018Catalyst\u2019 <\/em>with an interesting idea, for it to explore the concept of reality from a number of viewpoints. The tracks explore reality in three different forms, so if you give it a listen, make sure you take note of which concept you\u2019re listening too. Each song has the number of reality it represents before the title.<\/p>\n

The album opens with \u2018Ascension\u2019<\/em>, a brutal hit with powerful instrumentals and intense prevailing vocals. It begins slowly, but the pace soon picks up as the track progresses into a more prominent fierce style.<\/p>\n

This follows with the already released track of \u2018Zenith\u2019<\/em>, which provided fans with a taste of what was expected on the album. It\u2019s certainly the highlight of the album, with its thought-provoking lyrics, intense melody, hard-core screams and superb riffs. Plus the video for it is stunning to watch too.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The other recommended tracks are: \u2018Synthetic Zion\u2019<\/em> for its chunky riffs and spectacular rhythms; the vocals are completely mesmerising too which switches between old-school clean to deep influential screams. The other is \u2018Mirrors\u2019 <\/em>for its dominant chorus with catchy lyrics and the talented instrumental talent showcased throughout the hit. Plus the hit includes some insane vocals.<\/p>\n

The other songs don\u2019t cut it for me, they sound tired, weak and out of sync. However, Dawn Heist<\/strong> has created a powerful album that boldly represents their style and sound. Some of the tracks are outstanding, it\u2019s just a shame that the\u00a0high standard isn\u2019t consistent. \u2018Catalyst\u2019<\/em> is definitely worth a listen for any metal fans out there that want to give the electro vibe a go!<\/p>\n

3\/5<\/p>\n

‘Catalyst’<\/em> by Dawn Heist<\/strong> is out now on Bastardized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dawn Heist<\/strong> links: Website<\/a>| Facebook<\/a>| Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Chantelle Kelly (@Chantellekelly3<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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