Angel Rising – Afterlife Review

Immediately after the listener presses the play button, you’ll be transported into the world of the opening track, Utopia, with the sound of rain and darkness enveloping the listener. Then, the listener’s ears will be hit with a barrage of powerful and intricate riffs. The instrumental and vocal assault is progressive and technical, creating a truly immersive listening experience.

One continues their dark journey with the second track, After Life, and the remaining six pieces take the listener on an epic concept journey: “depicts an interdimensional being that stalks life in our universe because it represents a threat to existence. And the human species, or at least what it has become after the events described in the previous creations of Angel Rising, is now its target.”

After Life is a fruit of art that showcases their exceptional musical abilities. The album is a captivating blend of technical and progressive death metal, with a mix of brutal, melodic, old-school death metal and hints of dark, groove, and thrash; it simultaneously also showcases an array of musical elements and intricate structures that incorporate multiple tempos, moods, and soundscapes.

Additionally, the epic-anguish male and angelic female vocals add a touch of beauty and intrigue to the music. Combining these different elements and styles creates a unique and well-crafted album that will captivate any listener.

My admiration for Angel Rising and the artist’s exceptional music and albums is undeniable. However, I must admit that After Life stands out as a superior release. The production’s overall sound is impressive; simultaneously, the devilmanship and instrumental, vocal, and music composition are executed flawlessly.

The eight tracks on the album are also equally solid, with intense pieces that showcase the artist’s impeccable songwriting skills and devilmanship. The powerful and epic concept behind the album ties everything together, making it a truly remarkable fruit of art that deserves recognition.

The album comes to an end with the last song, Endless Sorrow. The piece seamlessly blends the calming sounds of the ocean with intricate and powerful guitar riffs, evoking a sense of melancholy and foreboding.We want to give a shoutout to Angel Rising and WormHoleDeath Records for letting us do this review.