Emerging from the frigid depths of Dallas, Frozen Soul has once again unleashed a bone-chilling assault on death metal with their latest offering, Glacial Domination. Following their 2021 Century Media debut, Crypt of Ice, this second full-length album propels the band to even colder depths, solidifying their status as an apex group in modern extreme metal. Helmed by frontman Chad Green and co-produced by Trivium's Matthew K. Heafy, the album masterfully balances brutal accessibility with Frozen Soul's trademark bleakness and ferocity.
Glacial Domination takes listeners on a sonic journey resonating with untamed intensity. The album's opener, "Invisible Tormentor," sets the tone with a hostile statement of intent, upgrading the best moments from Crypt of Ice and creating something fresh and distinctive. Other highlights, including "Morbid Effigy," "Abominable," and the eponymous title track, deliver avalanches of riffs and hooks.
Notably, the two-song cycle, "Frozen Soul" and "Assimilator," inspired by John Carpenter's Antarctic sci-fi/horror classic, The Thing, adds an extra layer to the band's storytelling prowess. The album's backdrop features evocative flurries of retro-synth and macabre sound effects, creating a truly old-school spirit with lethal catchiness and unashamed simplicity. Tracks like "Arsenal of War" and "Death and Glory" showcase hooky refrains and an endless succession of great riffs, while the chilling, grandiose conclusion of "Atomic Winter" brings the album to a powerful close. It also features guest appearances by Matthew K. Heafy (Trivium), Reese Avali (Creeping Death), John Gallagher (Dying Fetus), and Blake Ibanez (Power Trip).
Glacial Domination reaffirms that Frozen Soul is not only part of death metal's outrageously good health in 2023 but is also contributing to its future. Straight out of Texas, Frozen Soul stands as a formidable force, and this devastating victory is a testament to their unwavering commitment to the genre. From the slow, crushing behemoth of the title track to the furious intensity of "Arctic Stranglehold" and the refined simplicity of "Best Served Cold," this album cements its place as a future classic in the death metal pantheon. Winter is here, and Frozen Soul's ice-age has arrived, leaving an indelible mark on the metal landscape.
It's crystal clear – winter has arrived, and Frozen Soul's ice age is upon us. Secure your copy of the LP on vinyl and other formats through the band's merch page or your local record store.
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