The Metal genre never ceases to surprise offering up something different no matter what one's taste might be. Many Metal heads today have the 80's golden years to thank for the beginning of many sub-genres of heavy Metal music. Some of those forms in question were Thrash, Death, and Doom that paved the way for a hybrid form called Black Metal. According to Wikipedia: During the 1980's, several Thrash and Death Metal bands formed a prototype for a new sub-genre of Metal called Black Metal which is known for its raw production, trebly guitar tones, heavy distortion and thick ambient atmospheres. In addition, these bands often incorporate double-bass and blast-beats that can approach 300 beats per minute.
With that said, some of the best Metal bands are those that can incorporate several different sub-genres into one package giving the listener more variety within their arrangements. In 2016 a new breed of Blackened Death Metal stepped onto the Metal scene calling themselves 'Children Of Wrath'. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona Children Of Wrath formed in the latter part of 2016 and is a one piece band with all instruments being played by Vocalist-Luke Dinan. C.O.W. is not for the faint of heart. One knows that they are in for a ride when a band labels their genre as face-melting, Christ centered, Blackened Melodic Symphonic Holy Death Metal. However these ears are hearing a lot more going on in the arrangements. Dinan ups the technicality by incorporating Doom, Thrash, and light seasonings of European Folk music.
The band takes the idea for their moniker from the biblical text of Ephesians 2:1-3 "And you he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins...And were by nature Children Of Wrath just as the others."
With that said, some of the best Metal bands are those that can incorporate several different sub-genres into one package giving the listener more variety within their arrangements. In 2016 a new breed of Blackened Death Metal stepped onto the Metal scene calling themselves 'Children Of Wrath'. Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona Children Of Wrath formed in the latter part of 2016 and is a one piece band with all instruments being played by Vocalist-Luke Dinan. C.O.W. is not for the faint of heart. One knows that they are in for a ride when a band labels their genre as face-melting, Christ centered, Blackened Melodic Symphonic Holy Death Metal. However these ears are hearing a lot more going on in the arrangements. Dinan ups the technicality by incorporating Doom, Thrash, and light seasonings of European Folk music.
The band takes the idea for their moniker from the biblical text of Ephesians 2:1-3 "And you he made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins...And were by nature Children Of Wrath just as the others."
When asked why the band formed Luke Dinan had the following to say: "I had come back to Christ in late 2015 around Christmas. The band was formed because at the time I wanted to listen to Christian music exclusively but all I could seem to find was stuff like Fit For a King and a lot of other copycats. I wanted to hear metal that sounded like the stuff I liked such as Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, Septic Flesh, etc. So I wrote, played and recorded all of the instruments and mixed and mastered it myself. I have had a decent home studio setup up for the better part of 10 years. Making music is one of my most favorite things to do and I'm always trying to improve the quality of my work. I made the whole album in 9 months. It was ready to go when I signed to Nosral Recordings."
In 2017 Children Of Wrath released their full-length debut album titled 'No Flesh Spared'. This freshman release finds the band teaming up with the Nosral Recordings label. It should be told that 'No Flesh Spared' is one of the first albums to be released on Mike Larson's startup label Nosral Recordings.
When it comes to Death and Black Metal bands usually the overall ambient feel is dark and heavy. With this debut release, Luke Dinan has offered up a more accessible extreme Metal album. To accomplish this, Dinan has drawn elements from pop culture and incorporated everything from Power Metal, Symphonic movements, understated Bass lines along with mixed in-clean vocal parts. Dinan takes things a step further by delivering his Death & Blackened Vocals in a more understandable way not unlike Niclas Buss(Hilastherion).
When it comes to Death and Black Metal bands usually the overall ambient feel is dark and heavy. With this debut release, Luke Dinan has offered up a more accessible extreme Metal album. To accomplish this, Dinan has drawn elements from pop culture and incorporated everything from Power Metal, Symphonic movements, understated Bass lines along with mixed in-clean vocal parts. Dinan takes things a step further by delivering his Death & Blackened Vocals in a more understandable way not unlike Niclas Buss(Hilastherion).
When asked if the Drums were programmed founder-Luke Dinan had the following to say: "Yes, they are programmed. I am a drummer, but tracking drums is its own art form and would have massively slowed down the project. They are real samples though and I went to great lengths to make sure that nothing happening was "impossible" (like 3 cymbals and a snare being hit at the same time), which I think some programmers fail to consider. Nearly every major metal release will track their drummers and have triggers installed on them. The triggers turn the recorded hits into data, the data gets quantized (time-aligned) and then sounds like kicks, snares, and toms get replaced with better sounding drum samples so that they cut through and are easier to mix. I just skipped a step;)"
The lyrics are Bible based with 99% of the album's lyrics being pulled
straight from the New King James Version Bible as one can see in the following lyric:
straight from the New King James Version Bible as one can see in the following lyric:
"The Remnant and The Martyrs"
(Zephaniah 3:8-9) My determination is to gather the nations
To My assembly of kingdoms,
To pour on them My indignation,
All My fierce anger;
All the earth shall be devoured
With the fire of My jealousy. “then I will restore to the people pure language,
That they all may call on the name of the Lord,
To serve Him with one accord."
Chorus (Joel 2:28-31) I will pour out my spirit on all flesh declares the Lord
Your sons and your daughters shall prophecy
Your old men shall dream dreams your young man shall see visions
I will pour out my spirit in those days
I will show you my wonders in the heavens and the earth
Blood and fire and pillars of smoke
The sun shall be turned in to darkness on that day
The moon will turn into blood before the day of the lord
Verse 2 (Zephaniah 3:11-12) In that day you shall not be shamed
For any of your deeds In which you transgress against Me;
For then I will take away from your midst
Those who rejoice in your pride,
And you shall no longer be haughty In My holy mountain.
I will leave in your midst A meek and humble people,
And they shall trust in the name of the Lord.
Chorus (Joel 2:28-31) I will pour out my spirit on all flesh declares the Lord
Your sons and your daughters shall prophecy
your old men shall dream dreams your young man shall see visions
I will pour out my spirit in those days
I will show you my wonders in the heavens and the earth
blood and fire and pillars of smoke
the sun shall be turned in to darkness on that day
The moon will turn into blood before the day of the lord
Bridge (Revelation 6:9-10) Behold the fifth seal under the altar
the souls who were slain for their testimony
they cried with a loud voice
"How long, Holy and True, 'till You avenge our blood?"
(Zephaniah 3:8-9) My determination is to gather the nations
To My assembly of kingdoms,
To pour on them My indignation,
All My fierce anger;
All the earth shall be devoured
With the fire of My jealousy. “then I will restore to the people pure language,
That they all may call on the name of the Lord,
To serve Him with one accord."
Chorus (Joel 2:28-31) I will pour out my spirit on all flesh declares the Lord
Your sons and your daughters shall prophecy
Your old men shall dream dreams your young man shall see visions
I will pour out my spirit in those days
I will show you my wonders in the heavens and the earth
Blood and fire and pillars of smoke
The sun shall be turned in to darkness on that day
The moon will turn into blood before the day of the lord
Verse 2 (Zephaniah 3:11-12) In that day you shall not be shamed
For any of your deeds In which you transgress against Me;
For then I will take away from your midst
Those who rejoice in your pride,
And you shall no longer be haughty In My holy mountain.
I will leave in your midst A meek and humble people,
And they shall trust in the name of the Lord.
Chorus (Joel 2:28-31) I will pour out my spirit on all flesh declares the Lord
Your sons and your daughters shall prophecy
your old men shall dream dreams your young man shall see visions
I will pour out my spirit in those days
I will show you my wonders in the heavens and the earth
blood and fire and pillars of smoke
the sun shall be turned in to darkness on that day
The moon will turn into blood before the day of the lord
Bridge (Revelation 6:9-10) Behold the fifth seal under the altar
the souls who were slain for their testimony
they cried with a loud voice
"How long, Holy and True, 'till You avenge our blood?"
If you have always wanted to add some extreme Metal to your collection but just couldn't get past the inability to understand the lyrics due to the Blackened or Death deliveries then take into consideration this debut that Children Of Wrath has offered up. If you are into bands like Extol, Zao, Hilasterion, Frost Like Ashes, or Cruentis then you are going to love this release. So grab your black and white facial paint, your spiked leather arm-guards and with air guitar in hand - release the Metal within!
The debut release by Children Of Wrath - 'No Flesh Spared' can be purchased at any of the following links:
Musicians:
Luke Dinan - Vocals/Drums/Bass/Guitars/Synths/Programming/Production/Mixing/& Mastering
Luke Dinan - Vocals/Drums/Bass/Guitars/Synths/Programming/Production/Mixing/& Mastering
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