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Band Name: Rudra
Album Name: Brahmavdya: Primordial I
Rating: 3.5 / 5 User Rating: 3.5 / 5
Label: DemonZend Records
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Tracklist
1. Twilight Of Duality
2. Ananya Chaitanya
3. The Pathless Path to the Knowable Unknown
4. There the Sun Never Shines
5. Veil of Maya
6. Ageless Consciousness I am
7. Meditations on the Mahavakya
8. Aham Brahmasmi
9. Shivoham
10. In the Fourth Quarter: Turiya
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A record which is steeped in Vedic institution, 'Brahmavidya: Primordial I' combines the musical approach of black metal while combining tribal and primitive elements that give songs like 'Twilight Of Quality' and the Morbid Angel-esque 'Ananya Chaitanya' a welcome twist. Briefly this band could be compared to bands like Nile, who are incorporating certain types of harmonies into extreme music. At times, Rudra are set on destroy musically although lyrically, the band aims to offer up a more meaningful spiritual message. It is easier said than done to predict when this band might emerge from a warp speed blast beat, only to surface with a rolling, thunderous wave of heaviness that has the power to crush all which resides in its wake. The bizarre chanting over 'The Pathless Path To The Knowable Unknown' is highly innovative, with a galloping cadence and bizarre chanting sequence that is more than distinctive sounding, as well as being pretty interesting from a purely melodic standpoint. 'There The Sun Never Shines' finds the group returning the blistering tempos with further disjointed chanting and eerie monotonous vocals during the verses that are almost percussive in nature. Combine the originality of this ensemble with their ability to successfully maneuver through some categorically difficult musical terrain and you have a fusion that results in an attractive listen for any fan of acute, ambient song craftsmanship.
Review by: EF
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