PYOPOESY Alea jacta est Review

PYOPOESY (Slovakia) – Alea jacta est
CD 2009 – Self released
9 tracks - 37'34
Rated: 6/10
Certainly unknown from most of you, PYOPOESY is a melodic death metal band but not in the Gothenburp vein more in the PARADISE LOST « Gothic » vein. After 4 demos and a self released DVD, PYOPOESY comes with their first album, 15 years after the band's creation.
PYOPOESY plays some old school death metal a bit in the DEATH/ MASSACRE vein with some hard rock and heavy metal influences. Sometimes, even the smell of CARCASS « Heartwork » comes to mind due to a similar balance between aggression and melodic intents. PYOPOESY didn't reach the same level of excellence, the result is much more classical with good moments indeed, but despite the good sound production and an obvious musicianship, something more is needed to beat the shit out of the lazy average metalhead. A bit more speedy tracks like « I'm your god » or « IV Lateran council » would help to keep the attention. The semi-grunted vocals are not a good idea I think even if it gives a bit of variation with the guttural ones, it weakens the tracks, sounding closer to a bad thrash/death band. It reminds a bit the latest ESQARIAL releases which are simply awful with their heavy death metal with tasteless production.
Not a bad release for sure, the guys play with their guts no doubt about that, but when you play death metal, even if melody isn't completely banned, it shall not overtake the death metal agressive side.
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