Isolirion — Warped Review

As we resume our journey following the Outer Heaven review, we shift our focus to Isolirion‘s second album and its review. The opening composition, The Warp Room (Intro), welcomes the listener with the rhythmic sounds of marching drums, alongside intricate synthesizer and guitar arrangements. Near the end of this introduction, the listener is drawn into this space and menacing atmosphere.

As the listener engages with the second track, Visions Through the Past, along with the remainder of the fifteen compositions, it becomes clear that Warped, much like Outer Heaven, represents another fruit of art release. Warped spans sixty minutes and comprises a total of sixteen tracks. The distinctive structure of the songs features six tracks that offer the listener a complex and progressive technical thrash metal experience, while the introduction, the fifth track Body Shakes, and the final eight pieces (collectively titled Warped 9-16) present an instrumental perspective.

Let us now turn our focus to the beginning half of the album, where the auditory experience unfolds in a manner similar to Outer Heaven. The listener is engulfed in an avant-garde tapestry of progressive and technical thrash metal, skilfully shedding some 70s progressive rock influences while retaining a captivating rhythm. Interspersed within this sonic landscape are bursts of raw punk energy, creating an exhilarating contrast that reverberates through the music’s intricate walls.

In terms of composition, Warped distinguishes itself from Outer Heaven, which presents a cohesive ensemble. In contrast, Isolirion emerges as a singular vision, helmed by the fruit of art solo artist Roberto Merlo, who devilish orchestrates every element of the work. For me, I feel like Roberto Merlo‘s Warped project is somewhat more appealing than Outer Heaven (at the same time, both releases are enjoyable) because it allows him to express his deepest feelings and emotions through his music, as solo artists. Merlo‘s creative vision flourishes, offering a unique platform for self-expression that resonates deeply with listeners. The essence of his work is not merely in the notes played, but in the profound connection he establishes with his audience.

Warped captivates the listener’s senses with its intricate instrumental compositions and devilmanship, showcasing a remarkable display of technical prowess on the fretboard. The driving rhythms of the drums intertwine seamlessly with a compelling fusion of progressive elements and intense vocal performances, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both diverse and enthralling. Each of the sixteen tracks unfolds like a journey, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in a world where complexity meets raw emotion. The album is wrapped in a production characterized by this distinct DIY aesthetic that adds an alluring vintage charm to the music. 

Isolirion‘s fruit of art devilmanship, composition and music scoring envelops the entire musical spectrum, ensuring that every composition is not only well-executed but also imbued with a sense of authenticity.

Let us now turn our focus to the second half and the closure of Warped. Warped elegantly wraps up with its concluding eight pieces, each one a captivating acoustic composition that welcomes the listener into a diverse auditory journey, and closes the album perfect. We want to give a shoutout to Isolirion for letting us review his album, Warped. We will now conclude the review by discussing the final three sins.