Ward XVI "Metamorphosis"

Country: UK
Genre(s): Eclectic Progressive Rock/Metal

Label: Metal Rocka Recordings

Format: CD, digital 
Release date: September 25, 2020
Tracklist: 

1. Retrogression (1:31) 

2. The Cradle Song (8:23) 

3. Mister Babadook (5:27) 

4. Daisy Chains (3:08) 

5. Broken Toys (3:37) 

6. Imago (5:04) 

7. A Goodnight Shot (4:11) 

8. Burn The Witch (6:35) 

9. Catch Me If You Can (4:39) 

10. The Verdict (1:28) 

11. Shadows Ft. Russ Custard (5:38) 

Total Time 49:41

Line-up: 
Psychoberrie - Lead Vocals
Dr. Von Stottenstein - Guitars
Wolfy Huntsman - Bass

   With
Chrs Barton - The Psychiatrist (1)

Steve Walker -  The Judge (10)

Martin Crawley – Keyboards & Accordion
Anabelle Iratni – Operatic Vocals
Russ Custard – Vocals (11)

John Badger - Drums

Description/Reviews: 

Sonically, it’s all over the place. WARD XVI have thrown elements of doom, prog and even fairground music into the mix, but this chaotic approach works in their favour. They’re hard to pin down but have a similar vibe to the recent OCEANS OF SLUMBER record. They’re more theatrical and have less death metal up their sleeves, but they possess a similar skill in making rooms feel smaller and shadows longer. They’re also happy to take their time and let things unfold gradually. These songs are methodical and grim, subtly wrapping the listener in a shroud of suffocating darkness.

Read the full review by Tim Bolitho-Jones  at distortedsoundmag.com

 

Also read the review by Tom Cornell cgcmpodcast.com

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