Review by Rick Eaglestone for MPM
There is a new dawn approaching laden with dark, atmospheric, and sinisterly melodic tones, High Parasite have formed with some formidable creators to bring their debut creation to fruition with a death pop shell and a formidable gothic metal musician on producer duties for Forever We Burn
The albums begins with a huge statement of intent with title track Forever We Burn which is where the combination of this collective really showcases the musicianship first up is the guitar work and overall structure with has the immediate heartbeat of producer Paradise Lost’s Gregor Mackintosh which then burst through with vocals of longstanding frontman with doom metal maestros, My Dying Bride – Aaron Stainthorpe which are complimented with the ethereal tones of Tapping The Veins Heather Thompson.
This is followed the heavier delivery of My Syndrome before the Gothic post punk tones of Grave Intentions fires through adding another force in the form of bassist / vocalist / songwriter Tombs – a key player in the creation of High Parasite.
This collaboration then moves into the narrative nature of Wasn’t Human into death-pop with Concentric Nightmares which delivers a slightly different soundscapes which immediately took me back 24 years as it’s reminiscent of Atrocity’s Taste Of Sin.
Providing the most atmospheric tones on this incredibly impressive debut is Hate Springs Eternal, which is complimented with an ominous nature on Parasite which having recently seen the band perform at this years Damnation festival only amplifies the delivery on further re visits
Moving to Let It Fall is once again another demonstration of musicianship falling into place effortlessly before another unveiling of creative genius in the form of Widowmaker which contains my favourite vocal collective.
The album concludes with an industrial like anthem, We Break We Die with once again is flooded with influence and is a track that is not only catchy but is a track I am drawn to increasingly to which each listen.
“This is not a side project. It’s a new touring and recording band, and with Forever We Burn, our debut studio album, we’re showing our love for all things gothic and grand, along with a collective belief that dark music doesn’t have to be confined to the shadows.” – Aaron Stainthorpe
I do not think at this time it is no surprise to learn I am absolutely enamoured with release, it’s structured and produced so well with tracks that will no doubt prove timeless.
Absolutely brimming with brooding gothic overtones
Forever We Burn Track listing.
1: Forever We Burn
2: My Syndrome
3: Grave Intentions
4: Wasn’t Human
5: Concentric Nightmares
6: Hate Springs Eternal
7: Parasite
8: Let It Fail
9: Widowmaker
10: We Break We Die
Line-up:
Vocals – Aaron Stainthorpe
Bass – Tombs
Rhythm guitar – Sam Hill
Lead guitar – Jonny Hunter
Drums – Dan Brown
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10/10
