The7thGatekeeper - The Hoard
What do you call that feeling when one gathers and keeps a lot of something? Perhaps an emotion, locked deep inside until it screams for a release? A simple answer: The7thGatekeeper’s The Hoard. The7thGatekeeper’s latest release, The Hoard, is a cathartic blend. It is a track that brings with it a rush. A high that ends with all pent-up energy slithering away from your body. It is a mash of aggressive sound, distorted guitars, heavy drums, and intense vocals, aka, a perfect slice of 2000s metal. The song starts strong— hard strums of metal. Which is followed by fast-paced drumming, perhaps double bass pedals. This all builds up a sense of release, assimilated by the harsh vocals. The lyrics scream rage and agony, an ode on brand with The7thGatekeeper. The words come together as a commentary that explores some really powerful themes like rebellion and existentialism at once. The structure of the song fluctuates, and with it fluctuates: the strings and drums. The beat is harsh. Meaning that it leaves an impression on the very first listen. The vocals in the chorus are layered, which reinforces the portrayal of rage in a more nuanced manner. Think of the 2016 movie Sing Street, where the rebellious main lead finally finds his grail, his identity, passion, and escape from a troubled home through his love for music. This song would be a perfect score for a movie like that. The end is identical to what one would call a church choir’s hymn, which makes the effect of rebellion more sacred. Like a personal rite of passage. The song is a promising grand entry from The7thGatekeeper. It is what one would call a song for the misfits. The rebels who ever felt too much and said too little.
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