Hellfrost/Self Titled/Curtain Call Records/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Hellfrost  are  a  band  from  Florida  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  melodic  mixture  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  titled  2023  album  which  was  released  by  Curtain  Call  Records.

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  Apocalyptic  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  thrash  metal  direction  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  melodic  and  old  school style  and  the  vocals  also  bring  in a  mixture  of  black  metal s creams  and  death  emtal  growls.

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  music  is  also  heavily  rooted  in t he  80's  and  90's  era.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  of  the  faster  riffing  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and the  soundscapes  also  return  on  the  closing  tracks

  On  this  recording  Hellfrost  introduces  elements  of  thrash  metal  into  their  melodic  and  blackened  style  of  death  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  horror  and  fictional  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Hellfrosr  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  melodic  black,  death  and  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Bloodshot"  "Frozen  Soul"  and  "Artificial  Intelligence".  8  out  of  10.

  Website: https://hellfrostband.com/

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Hellfrost Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?

We have been working hard on our online presence as well as getting show ready. We have a lot of big plans for the near future.

2.Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ form the stuff you have released in the past?

Hellfrost is an ever evolving band. I go to a lot of concerts and I audience watch. I like to feel the energy from an excited crowd. I always look at our new songs from the audience perspective. What will get the best reaction at the show? I want every album to have its own vibe. I've met fans who haven't seen us live in a long time and they always tell me that the band sounds totally different from the last time they saw us. 

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the new release and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?

When it comes to lyrics we usually write about what's going on in the world around us. Music is a reflection of the times. We try to avoid your typical metal themes. We don't write about Satanism or even curse in our music.

4.On one of your older albums you also covered some paganism themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this topic?

With my lyric writing I'm always looking for new and interesting topics. I listen to other people for ideas and inspiration all the time. Our former guitarist we were working with during Pagan Son suggested the idea and we just went with it. Every album we release has its own theme. Extinction is about man destroying nature and Dark Ages is about all the craziness in the last two years. 

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Hellfrost'?

The name comes from the idea that the universe is made up of opposites. Night and day, the sun and moon, heaven and hell etc. 

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The album cover is artwork from Psalter of Bonne de Luxembourg which is an illustrated manuscript from the year 1349. This was during the black plague era. There's a story that goes with the art called The Three Living and the Three Dead which we drew some inspiration from in the lyrics.

7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?

The best show we played recently was Tampa Death Fest 2021 at The Brass Mug in Tampa FL. We brought a lively, high energy performance that the fans truly appreciated. The true spirit of Hellfrost can only be experienced in the live setting. 

8. .Currently the band is unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?

Right now our objective is to build our fan base. To me that's more important than trying to get signed. Fans first.

9. What are you listening to nowadays?

Nita Strauss

Children of Bodom

Gojira

Terror

Dave Brubeck

The Damned

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Hellfrost/Dark Ages/2021 Full Length Review

 

  Hellfrost  are  a  band  from  Florida  that  plays  a  very  melodic  and  blackened  form  of  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2021  album  "Dark  Ages".

  A  very  hard  and  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.  Vocals  are  mostly  blackened  metal  screams  along  with  the  music  also  adding  in  a  great  amount  of  death  metal  elements  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  melody.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  yet  old  school  metal  style.  Some  of  the  riffing  also  shows  an  influence  of  thrash  metal  along  with  the  music  also  mixing  in  some  80's  and  90's  influences  in  with  a  more  modern  style  as  well  as  some  blast  beats  also  being  utilized  when  the  music  finally  speeds  up  and  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  Hellfrost  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  melodic  black  and  mixes  it  with  old  school  death  metal  as  well  as  some  touches  of  thrash  and  traditional  metal  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover conflicts,  nature  and  fiction  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Hellfrost  are  a  very  great  sounding  melodic  blackened  death  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Dark  Ages"  "Behind  The  Wall"  "The  Descent"  and  "Final  Kill".  8  out  of  10.

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