Australia's solo project Midnight Odyssey has returned with a new recording which shows the music going for an atmospheric and cosmic form of ambient black metal with elements of doom metal and this is a review of his 2023 double album "Biolume Part 3: a Fullmoon Madness" which will be released in November by I, Voidhanger Records.
Ambient style synths and soundscapes start off the album and also mixes in with the heavier sections of the songs at times. Symphonic sounds are also utilized quite a bit throughout the recording while the slower sections of the tracks also bring in elements of doom metal and the clear vocals also add in more of a traditional metal style.
Most of the tracks are also very long and epic in length while grim black metal screams are also a very huge part of the recording. Melodies are also added into a lot of the guitar riffing along with all of the musical instruments also having a very powerful sound to them and when the music speeds up you can also hear a lot of blast beats
The tremolo picking in the faster riffing also gives the songs more of a raw feeling when they are utilized. When guitar solos and leads are added into the music they are also done in a very melodic style as well as the music also having its atmospheric and epic moments and spoken word parts can also be heard briefly.
Some tracks also adding in some orchestra arrangements along with the synths also adding in touches of darkwave as well as capturing the atmosphere of either a fantasy or historical movie soundtrack. The production sounds very professional while the lyrics cover the moonlit night sky and the personification and mythology around Selene/Luna.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Midnight Odyssey and if you are a fan of atmospheric, cosmic and ambient black metal with elements of doom metal, you should check out this double album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "As Darkness Dims The Future" "They have Always Known" "The Ghost of Endymion" and "The last Day". 8 out of 10.
https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/biolume-part-3-a-fullmoon-madness
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