Resonance - Flame – Ignis Draconis Daemonicus
Flame – Ignis Draconis Daemonicus 7.5/10
Finland’s Flame are the flag bearers of blasphemous speed infused blackened thrash. Their third release Ignis Draconis Daemonicus marks their return after fifteen years and carries all their hallmarks that are part traditional/ part modern yet all pure metal
Flame indulges in old school speed terror; its rapid two four timing and harsh vocals set against a clean sound that is reminiscent of the eighties masters. ‘’Sethanic Sorcery’’ contains the razor-sharp riff that conjures classic speed thrash along with the mid-tempo crunch that is “Black Flames Divination’’, punctuated by a drum pattern and dynamic time changes ‘’Mystical Voice of My Demon Master’’ contains a Furious solo of sole rampaging double kicks. It’s atmospheric with the brief incantation that is ‘’Rising Crimson Desert Storm’’ before a return with the blasphemous ‘’Deification’’ (The Serpent’s Promise) and its antagonistic violent tempo and pure metal sensibilities. The prescence of the occult is all pervasive, intrinsic of the very ideal that is Flame
Flame represents a passion for music that is as immortal as it is timeless. Whilst Ignis Draconis Daemonicus may not carry too many surprises it is energetic and delivered with musical excellence from crazed solos to slow pounding. It is exciting and heavy in equal measures carrying the essence of tradition into the modern realm.
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