Cryptik Howling are a melodic and symphonic black metal band from Canada and this is a review of their 2009 album "Them" which was released by Cyrogenic Records.
Drums alternate between slow to mid paced drumming with some fast playing and blast beats being utilized at times, while the keyboards are very symphonic sounding and have a movie soundtrack feel, as for the bass playing it has a dark tone that follows the riffs that are coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars are mostly mid paced to fast black metal riffing that is very melodic and has a small amount of a death metal edge to them, while the lead guitars are very melodic sounding solos that are heavily influenced by some of the better known symphonic black metal bands.
Vocals are mostly high pitched black metal screams with some deep death metal growls being used on occasion, while the lyrics touch on philosophy and hatred with a small amount of ritualistic subjects, as for the production it sounds very professional and you can hear all of the instruments that are present on this album.
In my opinion Cryptik Howling are a good band and even though this is not the most original album this band seems to understand the best elements of symphonic black metal and this sounds more like those bands before they sold out, if you are a fan of early symphonic/melodic black metal you should check this band out. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Grievous" "Ritual" "The Dark Figure" and "Ruins". RECOMMENDED BUY.
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