Fall of Serenity - Royal Killing
You know, with the media surge involving Metalcore, you very rarely hear a thing about the German scene. Sure, Heaven Shall Burn and Caliban get their props, and rightfully so, but have you ever heard Soulgate’s Dawn, Mourning Ends, Ba’al, Fall of a Season, Destiny, or Maroon? I’m sure some of you have, but a lot are missing out on some quality music. Quality music like Fall of Serenity. Now, unlike most the bands listed in my tirade, these guys are not Metalcore. They are a melodic Death Metal band with a healthy obsession with the Old School Swedish sound. A genetic splicing of the Gothenberg and Sunlight sounds, if you will. On their exceptional debut, Grey Man’s Requiem, they nailed a cover of Dismember’s “Casket Garden,” and while Royal Killing unveils a completely refined sound, the vibes are still thankfully evident. The album has a strong Edge of Sanity vibe, with the brutal vocals occasionally reminiscent of classic Unleashed. (Also reminiscent of this zine’s editor, by the way.) There is also the welcome addition of clean vocals, and speaking of Edge of Sanity, Patrick Engel, who produced the album and lends backing vocals, is quickly becoming Germany’s answer to Dan Swano. I simply can’t recommend this enough. Fall of Serenity have outdone their debut and continue to showcase their country’s hidden treasures. I mean, come on, one of the guys is wearing a Katatonia shirt. That alone is worth at least a 9.
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