The video for The Mire
On top of that, Conjurer’s potent use of melody amongst all the chaos is a masterstroke, never detracting from the fury that drives them onward, but always on hand to offer something safe to latch onto when the rest of the instrumentation is hell-bent on ruination.
It’s that variety that makes Conjurer not only one of the best new metal bands to spring up in the UK in recent years, but also one of the most accessible. For every heinous dirge (the breakdown on Retch, for example), that could alienate, there’s a moment of undeniable musicality or melody – shown best on Thankless’ outro – that offers its hand out to those that can’t get by on heavy alone. That they’ve achieved something this accomplished on a debut record is nothing short of stunning.
Words: Ryan De Freitas
This review originally appeared in print in K!1709
Mire is available now via Holy Roar. Check it out on the stream below.