Austral Alien ALCHEMIST Review

It pains me to give this album three stars, it really is because there are many moments to remember. By the way, Alchemist is a master of catchy hooks, which is not typical for most Metal genres. Alpha Capella Nova Vega has one of the best endings I've ever heard and the rest of the album is filled with great moments. On the other hand, the singing moments border on laughter as songs that may be among the best I've ever heard are placed in the "I can never share this with anyone" territory. I…

Alchemist are back with another great collection of metal, melodic and passionate songs. From its beginnings in thrash metal through the days of blast beat and death metal, Alchemist has constantly changed with its listeners. The new album doesn't grab you right away - it's definitely not a casual listen - but like all good albums it takes some time to settle in. Musically there is a lot going on here: metal guitars, keyboards for textures, harsh vocals. (but not Kam Lee's previous…

Whatever Alchemist cooks up, you know it's going to be high quality, unusual and unique. Ever since their first forays into the metal arena, this band has always blazed their own trail. No wonder "Austral Alien" will be something you've never heard before. In a way, this new album is an extension of the territory Alchemist explored with "Organasm", but with "Austral Alien" the band expands it much more, the lyrical inspiration drawn from nature and of the Australian countryside, and the musical