GODIA
End of Ages
(Rottweiler Records)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GODIA (God in all things) is a brand spankin\u2019 new metalcore\/deathcore\/djent band from
Chennai, India. End of Ages is their debut album. What we have here are heavy riffs,
djenty breakdowns that don\u2019t overdo the technical aspects, and a mixture of vocal
styles\u2014from death growls, blackened rasps, metalcore gruff, and occasional clean
vocals (but again, they\u2019re not overdone).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnd of Ages I \u2013 Genesis\u201d features an instrumental ambient-leaning keyboard track. It
teases you a little because it causes the listener to expect some hip-hop or electronica
before kicking into follow-up track \u201cProphecy,\u201d a decent opener that ticks the boxes but
doesn\u2019t really grab the listener in the way I\u2019d hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cUndefined Character\u201d is a more satisfying listen with its heavy, chunky rhythms and
passionate screams. Lyrically the track sets you up to think it\u2019s about grieving a loss
through death, but rather the death is a metaphorical one, meaning the song is about
some sort of broken or suffering relationship. \u201cBurial of the Wicked\u201d starts with a very
metallic, melodic lead guitar riff often utilized in metalcore. While metalcore breakdowns
are used, they are not the main focus of the song. A clean vocal is used in the chorus,
but this one leaves me a bit wanting. I\u2019m not sure if it\u2019s the melody that falls short or the
vocal style. All in all, this is still a great track that finishes with a really nice breakdown
and a vocal ending that will peel the paint off your barn. Lyrically the song tackles a
similar topic as its predecessor, sounding out feelings of betrayal and friendships gone
sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEscape from Hell\u201d opens with a nice blastbeat, but the mix is slightly off as the drums
come in much louder than the guitar riff making it hard to discern the difference. This is
a real shame because the tempo on this track combined with the most brutal vocal
techniques we\u2019ve heard so far would make this track one of the stronger ones on the
disc. Again, it\u2019s not bad, just wish the mix was clearer. After this section we have a
really cool semi-melodic post-hardcore section that juxtaposes clean guitars with harsh
vocals, and then straight back into the blastbeats. This song is really growing on me
despite some of the problems with the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cReborn\u201d opens with an effective breakdown with some haunting lead guitar over the top
of it. The chorus features some clean singing again, but this time it\u2019s much more
effective than the previous effort. The melody is a little more complex and less
simplistic, as well as less repetitive. Some really nice guitar rhythms later over the top
of verse 2. One thing I\u2019m really beginning to appreciate about GODIA are the multiple
layers they have going on in any given song, often with several things happening at
once in the same section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnd of Ages II \u2013 Revelations\u201d begins with some atmospheric keyboard and a piano riff,
which are joined by some heavy guitar breakdowns just before the vocals join in the<\/p>\n\n\n\n
assault. This is another great example of what GODIA do best\u2014weaving melodic leads
with brutal screams that are part guttural dm vocal\/part metalcore growl. The song is
written from the point of view of someone who desires to move forward in life, but is
being held back by others who are given a harsh response:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Go take your opinion with you
\u2018Cause I don\u2019t want to hear it
Go take your decisions with you
\u2018Cause I don\u2019t need to hear them
And yet there is the loss of a friendship that once was:
We have forgotten how we feel
And have become slaves to memory
How I wish we could go back<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, there is only one thought left for the antagonist:
Never hold me back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s an unpleasant reality that we\u2019ve all had to face at some point\u2014the choice to move
forward when others are stuck in their old ways. The separation is unfortunate, but
often necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEnd of Ages III \u2013 Reflections\u201d is a straight-forward metalcore romp that sounds great
and sets the way for album closer, \u201cSilence,\u201d a track that is anything but silent. Opening
riff is brutally heavy and metallic. This might be the heaviest track so far. The riff
reminds me ever-so-slightly of a Tourniquet song, but I don\u2019t want to say which one. If
you hear the reference, put a note in the comments to prove to me that I\u2019m not out of my
mind for suggesting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is a decent attention to your metalcore\/deathcore\/djent metal collection, and
definitely a surprise coming from India! While there are certainly hints at the band
members\u2019 Christian faith in the lyrics, there aren\u2019t clear faith statements or sermonic
undertones either. The overall themes revolve around the difficulties of human
relationships and the need to make one\u2019s own choices in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My rating: 3 out of 5<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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