CONCRETE AGE

Album: Motherland

Genre: Melodic Death Metal

Release Date: April 4th, 2024

Country: UK

Label: Self-Released

Band Links: BANDCAMP / INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK

While the addition of “Folk” to a genre tag normally would push an album downwards on my never ending “need to listen” list, the cover artwork of CONCRETE AGE’s new album introduced a certain seriousness to the offering and woke my interest. Originally hailing from Caucasus, now living in the UK, “Motherland” is the 9th record by the four-piece around main-composer Ilia Morozov, and a musical love-letter to their origins, catching the nature’s wildness in a marvelous way.

The used, traditional instruments and chants add a melancholic beauty to the rather rough Death Metal compositions, with the traditional rhythm patterns and sounds bringing in something special. Yet the Metal approach is really strong on this one, coming along with powerful growls, pushing blast beats, and furious guitar solos. All-together a well-balanced melting pot of styles, and a great listen.

Written by Katha