Vile Revelation – Cast From Eden
Release Date: 1st March 2024
Label: Self Released
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Genre: Symphonic/Blackened Deathcore, Deathcore.
FFO: Aversions Crown, Shadow Of Intent, Worm Shepherd, Black Tongue, The Faceless.
Review By: Mike Leighton
Up-and-coming deathcore heavy hitters, Vile Revelation, are set to release their newest LP, Cast From Eden, this Friday on March 1! Coming in hot from the success of their first EP, Ov Vultures and Flesh, Vile Revelation utilized a more raw, blackened deathcore sound as seen on fan favourite releases like Flesh Coffin by Lorna Shore and Desolation of Eden by Chelsea Grin; while this newest release showcases a much more refined, yet darker sound than we are used to – more akin to the likes of Worm Shepherd and Aversions Crown. Taking a darker atmosphere and blending it with some more technical influences (like Shadow of Intent), we are presented with Cast From Eden. The newest effort from Vile Revelation tells the story of an interstellar war between two alien species, their home worlds they inhabit and the celestial beings that ultimately influence and hold control over the entire universe. Forming in 2022, Vile Revelation was made up of Isaak Clarkson and Branden O’Neill before adding members Kaden Romig and Austin Cunningham.
The first track, Planeta Interfectorem, starts off with a very Worm Shepherd Ritual Hymns style symphonic accompaniment before jumping right into the menacing vocals of Branden O’Neill. The vocals still have that nice, raw aspect to them, which are reminiscent of Derek Rydquist of The Faceless on their album Planetary Duality. The vocals are harsh, but pained, further painting the picture of struggle between warring factions. The lyrics, “opulence is my guiding light, cower before my throne,” come in brutal, heavy and full of chortle (ha-ha) really setting the stage for the rest of the album all while highlighting the vocalist’s breadth of skill.
Upon the Gates of Ishtar, track two, tells the story of a coming war as these higher beings (mentioned earlier) have started to spread their influence over the universe. Vocally and instrumentally, this track highlights the songwriting abilities of the Missouri boys in Vile Revelation. A lot of the instrumental components compliment the vocals, and vice versa, helping to elevate the track to new heights.
Next, Crown Of Ascension featuring Tusk of D.4.C, starts off darker, and more ambient than the tracks before (but with a strong undertone and if I am correct, some sweet tremolo picking from our guitarist). It rides out that tremolo sound for the first few minutes, giving listeners a much groovier tone than before, and I, for one, love it. There are heavy Black Tongue and Aversions Crown influences throughout this track and listeners are going to love it. The feature from Tusk is sure to take listeners by storm with the in your face, aggressive tone, but leave them wanting more in the end! Heavy, angry, and dark, this track is definitely a standout for me.
Cast From Eden, the title and longest track on the album, starts off with a foreboding, ominous guitar along with some reverberating ambience that is bound to leave the listeners on edge and wondering what comes next. The guitars eventually enter, along with the shrill screams from Branden and neither disappoint, impressing the full weight of their felt pain onto the listener. Cast From Eden is a track that is all about the story, adding a large chunk of the context onto the album, and in my opinion reigning in the other tracks to create a cohesive tale for the ages. The band really deserve props for this track because rarely do longer tracks keep listeners engaged for the entire length, but this track honestly kept me listening and ready to hear more!
Theophagy, is one of my favorite tracks, not only because of the symphonic elements layered throughout, but the guitars were top-notch, and we heard a different facet of Branden’s vocals (that gave off vibes reminiscent of former Aversions Crown vocalist, Mark Poida). This track was straight up, old school deathcore incarnate. Finally, The Fall of Yggdrasil is a wonderful track to end this album on as it highlights everything the band have already shown us, but they do not let up. If you like blackened deathcore fused with a concept album, then you need to check out Vile Revelation.
These boys have nowhere to go but up, and they have one hell of a strong foundation built already!
Top Tracks: Theophagy and Planeta Interfectorem.
(4.5 / 5)
