Analysis - Hessian Firm

Why Transitions are Useless

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILedSkGsk0o Nick dissects the false notion that metal relies on smooth transitions between riffs and digs into how abrupt changes are essential in metal. The following songs have been used…

By hessianfirm January 29, 2022Analysis

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Riff Analysis: Malevolent Creation – Eve of the Apocalypse

The haunting synth intro is a staple of Extreme metal, a short track consisting of some background ambience and a few simple melodies that sets the tone for what's to…

By Nicholas Mkhl November 22, 2021Analysis

Analysis

Black Metal and Otherness

One of the most immediately perceivable aspects of black metal’s imagery and aesthetic is its focus on the negative – elements such as darkness (absence of light), cold (absence of…

By Raphael Alecto October 29, 2021Analysis

Analysis

The Evolution of Chuck Schuldiner’s Vocals

Most metal vocalists ten to experiment with various methods until sticking to a select set that will define their careers. Occasionally some vocalists will abandon harsh vocals in an attempt…

By Nicholas Mkhl October 3, 2021Analysis

Analysis

Deicide – Legion (1992)

Deicide's second full length effort "Legion" is an album which I grew to like very quickly and it even propelled itself into one of my favorite albums. This, at first,…

By Sven Erick June 1, 2021Analysis

Analysis Review

Septicflesh and Horrified: Two Underappreciated EPs

The extreme metal scene that flourished in the late '80s/early '90s in Greece attained distinction and a particular reputation in the underground for most bands' heightened incorporation of melody and…

By Raphael Alecto May 3, 2021Analysis, Review

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Arrangement Analysis: Gorguts – The Erosion Of Sanity (1993)

When thinking about Canadian Technical Death Metal one might come up with bands playing power chords in fast succession and constant hyperblast overpowering the music to the point where structure…

By Sven Erick March 24, 2021Analysis

Analysis Review

Hessian Hoard #1: Thy Third Wave Ov Black Metal

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jBHTivMgpk&ab_channel=HessianFirm Nick reviews the new book by Metal Guitar Scales and its purpose for the metal guitar player as well as the kind of content to expect from such a…

By Nicholas Mkhl March 12, 2021Analysis, Review

Analysis Review

Amorphis – Privilege of Evil

In recent decades Death Metal experienced a huge shift in style as Bands went from writing intricate arrangements with unique melodies towards a style that favours dexterity and ability to…

By Sven Erick March 8, 2021Analysis, Review

Analysis Review

Abyssvm – Poizon of god MMIX (2021)

Originally revealed to the public in 2008, a remastered edition of Poizon of god has been released in 2021 by Abyssvm under the auspices of The Black Flame (Northwind). The new…

By DARG March 1, 2021Analysis, Review