Monokrator
Review by: Jim Harrison
Rating: 9
If you are looking for an all out metal assault of the senses than this is the album for you. London born band, The Bleeding are set to release their much anticipated album “Monokrator “ on June 9, 2023 through Redefining Darkness Records. This is their third full length album and the ride just keeps getting heavier, faster and loud. Established in 2010 they are Categorized as a death/thrash band, flawlessly executing these metal genres. A modernized old school thrash vibe makes it unique.
With Jordan Muscatello, bass, James Loh, drums, Tasos, guitar and Jamie Stungo, vocals, the band are musically talented and Jamie’s voice is strong, aggressive and distinctive, making this album sound fantastically heavy.
The album starts fast and furious with “Chemical Lobotomy” and leads into “Chainsaw Deathcult” which opens into a fast bass riff, drums are heavy with massive guitar riffs and Jamie’s vocals ignite the intensity, this is my personal favourite track and I really like how it slows in the middle than explodes again. Track three “Mutation Chamber” really highlights Jamie’s vocal ability, this is followed by “Union of Horror” with those killer heavy guitar riffs from Tasos. His mid track solo really takes the song to the next level. Track five “Screams of Torment” the first single released, slams the listener again and I love the change ups, slowing the song at times, this would be an awesome live track, the drums pound mercilessly on this song. “ On Wings of Tribulation “track six, this would be another killer live track, the flow on this song is fantastic right to the last growl. The title track is next “Monokrator” where again Jamie’s voice is in top form, pushing an old school trash vibe and again the guitar work just rips through your soul. Last song “Throes of Repulsion” starts off mellow and than the drum beat picks up, Jamie’s voice cuts in and then the song just launches. The booming bass and heavy guitar complement this thrash ambush and the album ends on a high.
This is a restored classic death/thrash metal album. The album’s artwork by Juanjo Castellano Rosado is absolutely stunning and gives you a peak of what The Bleeding are all about a full bone crushing metal album.
The Bleeding
Jamie Stungo Vocals
Tasos Guitar
James Loh Drums
Jordan Muscatello Bass
