Sounds precisely like what I had envisioned. The cover art was a major giveaway. Sick stuff coming from South Africa from a band going by the name of THE FALLEN PROPHETS. I believe "No End In Sight" is the 4th recording since formation in 2011 and it follows their 2nd full-length album which was put out titled "Relentless Killing Motivation". The best description I can contrive for THE FALLEN PROPHETS style of metal would be, brutal/melodic deathcore. You may have your own definitions of their technique but currently that's what it sounds like to me. Big question; do I like it? Yes. Given my history of loathing deathcore one look at the cover art and it could have all gone to shit when it comes to me sitting down to listen to this EP but the musicianship saved it.

They're also quite a few big names that helped out during the creation of "No End In Sight"; such as Kriss Xen of Vulvodynia and Ivan Meathook of Blood Red Throne to list a few. Most brutal death/slam fans are going to eat up tracks like 'Killing the Last Savior', 'No End In Sight' and 'Believe'; all of which lay down menacing licks, drumming and vocals. But of them all, I'd have to say 'Deception' is the best track on the record. Its accelerated climax to black metal is just insane and unexpected. It gives the album an amusing twist and closes it off on a high note. I guess my only complaint is that I wish no guest artists were featured and it was all the work of THE FALLEN PROPHETS. Nevertheless, still a good album that you should enjoy if you appreciate this kind of metal.

Full review of THE FALLEN PROPHETS - No End In Sight can be found here.

THE FALLEN PROPHETS is:

Pieter Pieterse - Guitars, Vocals
Dylan Haupt - Drums
Wian Bester - Bass
Francois Van Der Merwe - Guitars, Vocals

MORE INFO AND PRE-ORDERS:

https://www.facebook.com/the.fallen.prophets.band/
https://thefallenprophets.bandcamp.com/
https://mmdrecords.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/MMD.Records

Formed by one Kane, is the raw black metal band UNHOLY VAMPYRIC SLAUGHTER SECT. The World Trapped in Vampyric Sway (Darker and Darker) is the 3rd full-length libation that follows a rapid release of material since its existence in 2015. It's incredible how much has been put forth since the initiation of the project; by the lengthy list of releases in UVSS's catalog, you'd easily assume the project had been active for at least 10 years but it seems the drive to create is just too potent to be contained. This could be either a good or bad feature of any band depending on the quality of the music that in UVSS's case is mostly good.

The World Trapped in Vampyric Sway (Darker and Darker) is for the most part raw black metal that uses up the short runtime of roughly 30 minutes, interestingly. Dominated by what one would come to at least expect from a record under said banner, UVSS institutes traditional mannerisms to decent avail; however, there are elements present that are going to be either upsetting or welcoming for those who come into contact with this avant-garde album of sorts. For me it's a bit of both; while I would enjoy the opening track for its trve to the genre approach, the sudden deter from the norm on 'To Love' was generally uncalled for. Given that black metal is a fairly conservative formula, that once invaded by foreign elements, has the potential to negatively backfire; the risk of failure by incorporating some sort of pulse beat music on this track (and majority of the remaining entries) into the mixture is astoundingly high, as the characteristics of black metal and the aforementioned significantly contrast each other. This somewhat blurs the line between exploration and subversion as you're left pleased but aggravated simultaneously.

'Pummeled Flesh in the Mouth of the Virgin' leans more towards the traditional side of black metal, thus dispersing shrieking vocal yells, fast drumming and staple riffing to accompany it. However, it also implements an obstructive break via the electronic pulse beat. By now it seems even more clear that either its intentional sabotage or innocent experimentation occurring on The World Trapped in Vampyric Sway (Darker and Darker). Yet the pleasure to be found here is generally a matter of individual taste, hence, don't be reluctant to give it a try.

Full review of UNHOLY VAMPYRIC SLAUGHTER SECT's album "The World Trapped In Vampyric Sway (Darker And Darker)" can be found here.

The World Trapped in Vampyric Sway (Darker and Darker), set for international release on August 21st via Crown and Throne Ltd. on cassette tape and digital formats; the vinyl LP version shall be released on September 4th.

UNHOLY VAMPYRIC SLAUGHTER SECT is:

Kane - everything

MORE INFO AND PRE-ORDERS:

https://www.facebook.com/unholyvampyricslaughtersect
https://crownandthroneltd.bandcamp.com/
https://crownandthroneltd.bigcartel.com/