Xhamain are a band from Spain that plays a very melodic and symphonic mixture of black, death, folk and power metal and this is a review of their self released 2021 album "Na Alma".
Celtic folk instruments start off the album and also mixes in with the heavier sections of the songs at times. When spoken word parts are utilized briefly they also give the recording more of a ritualistic feeling along with the harsh vocals being a mixture of black metal screams and death metal growls.
When clear vocals are brought into the music they also bring in elements of power metal while symphonic sounds are also added on some of the tracks. Melodies are also added into some of the guitar riffing as well as one song also introducing clean plating onto the album, when guitar solos and leads are finally utilized they are also done in a very melodic style and the whole album also sticks to either a slow or mid tempo style.
Xhamain plays a musical style that takes the melodic and symphonic sides of black and death metal and mixes it with folk and power metal to create a sound of their own. The production sounds very professional while the lyrics cover nature themes.
In my opinion Xhamain are a very great sounding symphonic and melodic mixture of black, death, folk and power metal and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Eterna Soedade" "Xunto A Ti" and "Plenilunio, Pt. 3 (Amencer)". 8 out of 10.
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