Review: Antidemon – Convergence

Reviewed by Seth Metoyer, Heaven’s Metal Magazine

Antidemon’s Convergence is a heavy-hitting slab of metal that balances aggression with catchy grooves, while paying homage to the roots of both death metal and hardcore. The album’s production is solid, with standout guitar tones and a punishing bass that fills out the mix, providing a thick foundation for the riffs to land on. The vocals, while solid in their guttural delivery, can be a bit jarring at times due to their mixing, but this is a minor issue that doesn’t detract from the overall experience.

One of the album’s strong points is the clarity of the lyrics, most likely a deliberate choice by the band. Christian metalheads, notorious for their complaints about inaudible vocals, will likely appreciate the fact that Antidemon has made it a priority to make their guttural approach as understandable as possible. It’s a smart move that allows the band to reach a wider audience while still maintaining their ferocious style. The vocals themselves remind me of early Living Sacrifice, with a bit of a D.J. (Darren Johnson)-style vocal delivery that works well with the overall aggression of the album.

The title track “Convergence” is a standout, featuring a particularly cool breakdown riff that adds a new layer of intensity to the mix. But the entire album is filled with sick riffs and punishing rhythms that will make you want to bang your head from start to finish. While the drumming is solid and fits well with the vibe of the album, it doesn’t really venture into technical territory.

At its core, Convergence is a fusion of Hatebreed’s hardcore punch with the early death metal/hardcore edge of bands like Living Sacrifice, all with a touch of Mortification’s old-school death metal. The result is an album that feels both punishing and catchy, with grooves that get stuck in your head and riffs that feel relentless.

This is an album that has the potential to grow on you with every listen. It’s a perfect fit for fans of death metal that leans toward the hardcore side of things, but with enough old-school metal influence to keep it interesting. If you’re into heavy grooves, tight riffs, and unrelenting bass tones, Convergence will certainly hit the mark.

Rating: 4.1/5

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Seth Metoyer

Seth is a seasoned music industry professional with over 25 years of experience. As a writer, graphic designer, film producer, and founder of Broken Curfew Records, Seth brings a wealth of knowledge to his role as a writer at Heaven’s Metal Magazine.

He is also the vocalist and guitarist for the extreme the Christian metal band Mangled Carpenter, and Pulpit Vomit.

Seth has worked with labels such as Essential Records, Rugged Records, Absolute Records, Reunion Records, and Sony Music Group.

In addition to his music industry achievements, he has produced over 20 feature films and composed music for three feature films.

An avid supporter of underground metal, Seth collaborates closely with bands in Christian death metal, grindcore, and industrial genres, helping them gain exposure.

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