Hailing from New Jersey, Chronepsis specialize in a scorching confluence of Technical Melodic Death Metal that is sewn together with explosive riffs, volcanic rhythms and scathing vocals.
Their upcoming debut ep ‘Weight Of Eternity’ which is due to be released on the 4th of April is a propulsive and punishing display of streamlined Melodic Death Metal. Prepare to embark on a sonic journey where technical prowess, blistering tempos and smoldering riffs conjure forth vistas of the most fantastical and ferocious sort.
Featuring Eric Cuffari on drums, Torr Walker on rhythm guitar, Chris Curtis on vocals, Mike Kelliher on lead guitar and Gavin Miele on bass, this five piece construct crushing storms of searing sonic wildfire reminiscent of The Black Dahlia Murder, Darkest Hour and At The Gates on amphetamines.
According to their bio, their subject matter is rooted in Dungeons and Dragons mythology and general mythological lore. I can testify that they bring the aforementioned to life through a frenzied confluence of shotgun-riffing, double kick battery and vehement vocals.
‘Weight Of Eternity’ opens with the skin shredding inferno that is ‘Envenomed Grey Matter’, a murderous exercise in propulsive Melodic Death Metal that is positively murderous.
The dual leads, staccato rhythms and dynamic musicianship of ‘Desperation Of The Sacred Realm’, a track that is peppered with clean vocals, is arresting to say the least.
‘Well Fed Hexahedron’, opens with warped riffs and progresses on a trajectory where turbulent tempos, riff bending gymnastics and menacing leads take precedence.
‘Beheading Of The Neolithic Crowns’ sparkles with a plethora of glistening leads, blistering blast-beats and precision riffing. This artery bursting piece of pummeling Melodic Death Metal will leave your head spinning.
‘Orb Of The Deathless Watcher’ concludes ‘Weight Of Eternity’ with a chugging frenzy of scintillating riffs, melodious riffs and bludgeoning bass and drum interplay.
I predict huge things for Chronepsis. Their patented brand of awe inspiring Melodic Death Metal is primed to gain massive traction worldwide. I can only imagine that massive metal labels will begin knocking on their door if they have not begun so already.
-Asher Locketz-