Country: Sweden
Members: Christian Älvestam − clean vocals, growls (2004–2008)
Per Nilsson − lead and rhythm guitar, keyboards (2004–present)
Jonas Kjellgren − rhythm and lead guitar, keyboards (2004–present)
Kenneth Seil − bass guitar (2004–present)
Henrik Ohlsson − drums, lyrics (2004–present)
Website: www.scarsymmetry.com
Symmetric in Design is the debut album by Swedish melodic death metal band, SCAR SYMMETRY. Heavy riffs, dynamic drums, brutal vocals. All these blended with outstanding clean vocals, melodic parts of guitar playing (crazy but not tiring solos) and a pinch of synthesizer wherever needed. I count this album as a definite purchase, whatever metal fan you are. Words like "death, brutal" may be appalling to many, but at least you need to try that band. This album (and the 2nd SS album called "Pitch/Black/Progress") was the reason why I got into death metal.
You will surely find at least remarkable the way Christian Älvestam (vocalist) can get that high pithes and in the next second do death vocals and growls. Yes, it's the same person, no there are not 2 different vocalists here!! At least in the first 3 SCAR SYMMETRY albums...
I also admire Per Nilsson (mostly lead and secondly rhythm guitarist) because of the inspired melodies and solos he is performing in the album.
My favorite songs here (if I had to pick some):
- Dominion
- 2012 - The Demise of the 5th sun
- Chaosweaver
- The Eleventh Sphere
Symmetric in Design is in my top-albums list. The band can mix complex but catchy rhythms and every style of singing known to metal in general.
This is an album with no boundaries at all!
Symmetric in Design is, to my mind, a must buy.
9/10
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