All the way over on the other side of this magnificent country is a band from Perth that is quickly making a name for themselves by pulverising crowds with an intense sound, which is definitely something to get excited about.
Iconoclast have just released their debut album ‘Hallucination’ and it displays the potential of what Australian deathcore has to offer the rest of the World. The first track, The Virus Of Faith rips through the speakers with demonic vocals and an onslaught of intense instrumental carnage. Whilst being catchy and heavy at the same time isn’t exactly a new approach within the current world of metal, Iconoclast are absolute pro’s at the formula, taking a familiar sound and making it their own.
Another standout track, New World Slaughter, is probably the song you would choose when introducing them to someone to showcase the talent of this band. It is a textbook track of how a deathcore song should be structured, with a welcome addition of unique melody and brooding atmosphere. The breakdowns are huge, the riffs are fierce and the blast beats are rapid, accompanied by savage and tenacious vocals that make it all the more powerful.
Iconoclast could easily be one of the big stars of this genre, and they're only one EP and one LP into their promising career. None of the songs on this album are boring, and it’s extremely well produced. They deserve to make it, because honestly, their sound is refreshing in a sometimes monotonous scene. At times it’s pretty hard to believe that this is a debut album due to it's professional nature. With the immense vocal range and the captivating melody of the guitars, it truly is something to appreciate.
With fellow Western Australian bands like Make Them Suffer finally getting the attention they deserve, it won’t be long before Iconoclast are packing their bags and heading off for an overseas tour. With some Australian deathcore acts continuously upping the ante, it’s bands like Iconoclast that continue to raise the bar for extreme and brutal music.
Watch the lyric video for New World Slaughter below:
To purchase Hallucination, visit:
https://iconoclastau.bandcamp.com/
To see more of the band, visit their Facebook:
www.facebook.com/iconoclastau
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