Arhat – Secrets of Ancient Gods Review

As soon as the listener presses play, the opening piece, Intro, greets them with a Middle Eastern soundscape. This element is a musical choice and a deliberate attempt to transport them to ancient times, setting the stage for the album’s exploration of ancient gods and mysterious rituals.

The second piece, Abyss of Flame, and the other eight pieces embark the listener on a musical journey and a gateway into the world of ancient gods and mysterious rituals, reflecting the profound wisdom of ancient civilizations.

Each composition is a mystery and magic tapestry woven with sophisticated melodies and epic arrangements. The album’s recording incorporates Turkish ney, sitar, percussion, and cinematic sound design, seamlessly blending symphonic orchestrations with ethnic elements, creating an intriguing and exhilarating musical experience. At the same time, as the listener delves deeper into the music, the listener will encounter a unique fusion of groove metal, fast ethnic extreme metal, death, and thrash metal.

The album features captivating and skilfully crafted songwriting, showcasing the band’s devilmanship in creating intense and powerful music.

It features frequent tempo changes and incorporates various musical elements, including aggressive riffs, breakdowns, down-picking riffs, intense drumming, and deep-throaty vocals with occasional pig squeals, all enveloped in a Middle Eastern ambience.

Oleksiy‘s vocals on Secrets of Ancient Gods are a standout feature, surpassing their debut release, Dead Life (2020). His vocal performance on this album is a testament to his growth, particularly his ability to deliver powerful growls that evoke strong emotions. This evolution in his vocal style adds a new dynamic to the band’s sound, further enriching the album’s musical depth.

Secrets of Ancient God’s exceptional production quality offers a sonically rich, weighty, and polished listening experience. The meticulous attention to detail in the mixing and mastering process is evident, enhancing the overall impact of the music and assuring the audience of the band’s commitment to delivering a high-quality musical experience.

The album’s powerful and groove-driven sound will resonate with Lamb of God and DevilDriver fans.

The album comes to an end with the last song, Shlyah do Prozrinnya. We want to give a shoutout to Arhat for letting us review their Secrets of Ancient album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.