![]() “I am What They Fear” is definitely the stronger of the two songs. The drumming is also more prominent, sounding far more sharp and crisp than on most Graveland recordings. While the synths starred on Memory and Destiny, here the guitars and synth are on about equal footing. While there are big synths, they are nowhere near as layered as those found on Memory and Destiny. The arrangements on Blood of Heroes are thinned out. However, there are a few factors that distinguish Blood of Heroes from Memory and Destiny. The two songs are in a similar style, employing the same musical elements and creating a similar oceanic aura. The contents of the EP are in all likelihood tracks that didn’t make the cut for Memory and Destiny. If you have missed to get a copy, rest assured that there are better reasons for suicide.Īfter releasing the gorgeous Memory and Destiny, Rob Darken quickly followed it up with the Blood of Heroes EP. As a result, this limited EP offers two decent, but not essential tracks. Therefore, there is no need for a change. Its full and warm sound is already well known from the previous publications, but at the same time, it appears as an exactly fitting, tailor-made solution for the musical visions of Rob Darken. Production-wise, "Blood of Heroes" does not set new impulses. But this principle does not work with regard to an EP with only two songs. The albums can rely on the fact that the whole is more than the sum of its parts. Hence follows that the two pieces of "Blood of Heroes" do not have the same effect as the tracks of the preceding full-lengths. But just at the time when I arrive at the cold forests of Darken's universe, the songs have already come to an end. But in the case of Graveland's approach, it takes time to dive deeply into the antique world of Darken. Usually, it is a matter of course that quality beats quantity. Due to their sheer opulence, the songs intend to overwhelm the listener. The almost bombastic soundscapes want to hypnotize the audience. Graveland follow consequently their musical philosophy. With that said, let's put the spotlight on the music again. But the Nazis do not have the monopoly on heroism. They seem to be creations of Arno Breker, the controversial artist who made, inter alia, the sculptures for the "Neue Reichskanzlei" of Adolf Hitler, also known as the undisputed king of megalomania. ![]() I agree that the symbolism of "heroes" and the artwork point in this direction, just have a look at the sculptures on the cover artwork. ![]() Well, some might say that he uses Nazi-influenced aesthetics. Once again, Rob Darken has created a mixture of Valkyrie-like background choirs, fairly simple yet elegiac melodies, mid-paced rhythms and raw lead vocals. "Blood of Heroes" appears as the logical continuation of the preceding full-length "Memory and Destiny". ![]()
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