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Origo E.P.

      
         
         
         
     
             
Anfitrite are a symphonic power metal band from Venezuela formed in 2012, undergoing a number of line up changes before recording and releasing the bands debut E.P. 'Origo' in 2014. Consisting of seven songs of which three are instrumentals, my review below is centred around the four songs which form the demo version of the E.P.    
             
The band describe themselves as symphonic power metal, and while the vocalist does display operatic traits, she doesn't quite hit the soaring heights that many symphonic metal bands do, so I'd class them more as a power metal band only! And power they deliver, 'Mare Tenebrosum' opening with an atmospheric intro, chunky riffs and a chilling undertone as it builds and builds into a crescendo of guitars and drums. The inclusion of a second vocalist with an immense deep death metal growl adds a unique dimension to the bands sound. Some brutal riffing brings 'La Manzana De La Discordia' to life as it rattles on at a mid tempo pace. Mixing spoken word passages with the operatic and death metal vocals really works well as the song swings back and forth between power metal smoothness and the rough, tough brutality of thrash! Maybe 'La Manzana De La Discordia' loses a little bit of its identity with so many changes, but it's such an epic powerhouse of exquisite musicianship.    
             
'Errant Travelers' sees straight forward power metal take front and centre as the band romps and stomps their way through some infectious grooves and melodies with a cracking vocal performance to boot! Time changes aplenty, 'Errant Travelers' is an aural pleasure of foot stomping metal with plenty of opportunity for head banging. 'The Descent Of Orpheus' opens with a very atmospheric chilling mood, and as the guitars kick in, the dark undertone remains. This is the nearest the vocals get to the soaring heights normally associated with symphonic metal, but as the song meanders in and out of its power metal roots, there are truly some breathtaking vocal moments, especially when the death metal vocals return!    
             
Overall, epic power metal with operatic style vocals backed with death metal growl vocals, infectious guitar hooks and some thunderous rhythms.    
             
             
Review by Iron Mathew Collins    
             
Reviewed for Anfitrite    
             
             
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