Carveresque - Self Titled Debut

 

Title: Self Titled

Artist: Carveresque

Label: Unsigned

Genre: Deathcore

Hometown: Melbourne, AUS

Website: www.carveresque.bandcamp.com

Author: Steve Jenkins

First of all before I get started. This band, who are only just getting started, are in desperate need of a drummer(preferably Melbourne based). So if you’re reading this and know of anyone that can play this style of music then please hit up the band via Facebook so that they can begin to play live shows as soon as possible.

With a growing emergence of Deathcore bands, it’s always refreshing to hear something new and exciting in the genre. I give to you, Carveresque!

Here is a breakdown of their 3 track self titled release giving you an insight into what I hear and hopefully what you hear when you listen to this great debut.

Enjoy.

Carveresque – The opener sets it off on a high note, beginning not with a breakdown as many deathcore bands might have but hypnotizing guitar strumming with thunderous drum rolls backed by the gritty and blackened metal vocals. From then on it’s full steam ahead as these young men from Melbourne unleash a new style of heaviness, which is refreshing, yet familiar. When the inevitable breakdown does appear, it absolutely destroys rather than bores. This is the first taste we get of Carveresque. Their very first release and after many listens I can honestly say this band is full of promise and obvious talent. Did I mention they’re looking for a drummer? Song structure wise, this track is quite brilliant and it involves many elements that shine through, including great build-ups which lead to heavy breakdowns, classy guitar work and room to breathe before the next heavy outburst takes place. I can’t wait to see this performed live sometime soon.

The Ruler Of Dreams – Another slow build up to what is another awesome showcase of heaviness from Carversesque. I’ve racked my brain to try and think of other bands to compare them to, but I can’t. Unique is a tremendous quality to have in this genre these days; it will carry you to that next level.  This track is probably my favourite of the three, although not the heaviest but more or less the most accessible and well structured. It delivers melody and some Behemoth influences, the pace taking a slightly less frantic path and slowing down which allows the vocals to shine through.

Terminate (Featuring Colin Jeffs) – We end here on a heavy note and what is sure to be a favourite amongst listeners. There’s always something special about a bands first release with that raw sound before things start to get overproduced. That sound is what attracts me to this, it’s not as polished but still kicks just as much ass regardless. Colin Jeffs (ex Aversions Crown vocalist) helps give this track a bit more aggression with his signature vocals. Accompanied by some extremely well executed guitar work and ferocious blast beats, Terminate will leave you wanting more.

Carveresque appears to be a breath of fresh air into Australia’s Deathcore scene, one that may set a standard for underground bands to come. The needed blasting is excellently executed and the drums are all around quite well performed. The guitars balance technical riffs with the low end chugging quite well also on all three tracks. Despite a few slight flaws, which is inevitable with a first demo and which they will no doubt smooth over with time and experience, this is an enjoyable and extremely well executed release that the current scene really needs.

DRUMMERS! PLEASE CONTACT CARVERESQUE IMMEDIATELY!