Axamenta - Spires (2024)

Returning after a 10 year hiatus, Axamenta is a very unique Belgian band that combines cinematic elements with a well polished dose of Melodic Death/Black Metal. In this return EP, the band delivers a 23-minute track that is divided in seven acts, creating a very immersive and engaging experience. Recommended for fans of Fleshgod Apocalypse and Septicflesh, this release is both explosive and bombastic.

Opening with a very regal and dramatic way, this release slowly eases into crafty Djenty riffing and drumming. The use of growls alongside clean male and female vocals, gives the band different layers to explore, as the release takes a more theatrical turn. With some proggy interludes and a very well crafted progression, this single track fully immerses the listener into the band’s expansive sound and very diverse set of influences.

As the soaring vocal arrangements create epic cathartic moments, “Spires” showcases a very polished and meticulously crafted sound that is very hard to generalize. However, this is great as it gives the listener many things to discover as they play the release over and over again. We greatly enjoyed this aural journey, and are sure there will be plenty of people that find this EP very interesting and expansive. Can’t wait to hear what the band comes out with in the future.

Label: Self-Released

Release: July 19th, 2024

Genre: Symphonic/Melodic/Progressive Death/Black Metal

Country: Belgium