{"id":19589,"date":"2019-07-31T11:28:43","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T10:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=19589"},"modified":"2019-07-31T11:30:32","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T10:30:32","slug":"single-review-omen-machine-crown-of-thornes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/single-review-omen-machine-crown-of-thornes\/","title":{"rendered":"Single review – Omen Machine, Crown Of Thornes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Release date Sunday 4th August 2019<\/p>\n

Reviewed by Liz Marriott<\/a><\/p>\n

Some people argue that art and politics should remain separate, but fortunately, up-and-coming alternative metal group Omen Machine<\/strong> do not agree. The Nottingham-based five-piece are back with their latest single, a damning indictment of the state and fate of the nation. Portentously titled Crown Of Thornes, the track is almost transcendent in its animosity towards the powers that be.<\/p>\n

A contemplative, sombre intro sets the scene, as strains of distorted guitar slowly fade into focus. Momentum builds, and the full band abruptly joins the fray, pivoting into a hostile verse. Vocalist Matt Nathan uses his distinctive style of shout-singing to convey a sense of furious frustration, as the song escalates into a decisive, euphonic chorus.<\/p>\n

The tempo accelerates, spilling ferocity into the second verse, propelled by a pounding rhythm section. Another iconic chorus glides into a graceful interlude, with guest vocals by William Blanchard, Verity Styles, Lewis Evans, and Grace Baker, augmenting the anthemic nature of the words.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have so many voices<\/em>
\nPlease don\u2019t ignore the noises,<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

they sing repeatedly. It sounds like they\u2019re singing on behalf of the entire country. The beautiful harmony dissolves into a breakdown of unrelenting brutality, underscored by a pulverizing succession of blast beats, before segueing into a superlative concluding chorus. A superb guitar solo weaves sinuously around the final bars, lingering with reverb-laden vibrato as the track draws to its poignant conclusion.<\/p>\n

Overall, Crown Of Thornes is a faultless blend of moral conviction, and musicianship. The genuine passion behind the lyrics elevates the aesthetic aspects, rendering it not only a great song but also a savage social statement.<\/p>\n

The closing line,<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t the last you\u2019ve heard of me<\/em>,\u201d<\/p>\n

seems prophetic: this definitely won\u2019t be the last you\u2019ll hear of Omen Machine.<\/p>\n

Crown Of Thornes will be released on 04\/08\/19. Check it out below:<\/p>\n

Crown Of Thornes on Spotify<\/a><\/p>\n

Omen Machine on Facebook.<\/a><\/p>\n

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