Japans' Sig have returned with a new recording which shows the music going for an avant garde and symphonic mixture of black and thrash metal and this is a review of their 2025 album "I Saw The World's End (Hangman's Hymn MMXXV)" which will be released on June 13th, 2025 by Peaceville Records and is also a re-recorded version of the 2007 album "Hangman's Hymn".
A very heavy symphonic sound starts off the album while the vocals are mostly angry sounding black metal screams. Elements of thrash metal are also added into a lot of the guitar riffing along with the operatic choirs also taking the music into more of an avant garde direction when they are utilized.
All of the musical instruments on the album also have a very powerful sound to them while the songs also add in a good mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts. When guitar solos and leads are utilized they also bring in more of a melodic and old school metal style. some of the vocals also add in a touch of power/thrash metal.
Clear vocals can also be heard at times along with some back up shouts also being added into certain sections of the album. Melodies are also added into some of the guitar riffing as well as the music also updating the black/thrash metal style for the modern era, spoken words are also used briefly. The production sounds very professional while the lyrics are a concept album and cover death and occultism themes.
In my opinion this is another great sounding from Sigh and if you are a fan of this band, you should check out this re-recording. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Inked In Blood" "The Master Malice" "In Devils Arms" and "Salvation In Flame/Confutatis". 8 out of 10.
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