Rise Behavior — Shining Blade Review
Rise Behavior, a Brazilian Melodic Death Metal band, unleashed their debut on August 1st, 2024—followed by the release of their fourth single, “Shining Blade,” on July 15th, 2025.
The First Three Sins, The Summary
The Fourth Sin, Overall Discussion
Opening: Sonic Invocation
The instant the play button is pressed, a powerful instrumentation erupts with ferocity. It feels like a ritual blade, unsheathed with blinding speed. The groove is deep, unwavering, and absolutely relentless. From this explosive start, the listener is pulled into a sonic journey.
A Continuation and Evolution
Rise Behavior’s Shining Blade, which feels like a continuation from their debut A Path to Obliteration. For those new to their sound, it is strongly recommended to experience that initial offering first. However, if you dive straight into this new single, a key difference becomes immediately apparent. This new track possesses a palpable hunger. It feels fresher, more vital, and undeniably more potent.
Precision Meets Power
Rise Behavior’s production itself offers a modern clarity. Yet, its skilful mix preserves the raw, untamed edge of the instruments. This fruit of artistic creation, this single delivers immense power. It achieves a delicate balance between sheer aggression and crystal-clear definition. Each instrument carves its own space, punches through the mix without ever muddying the overall sonic impact.
Rise Behavior has forged another fruit of art, a hymn conducted by a fruit of artistic devilmanship — a performance that’s forged to perfection.
Devilmanship Forged: Guitar Spine and Melodic Ritual
Rise Behavior’s guitar work is the undeniable backbone. It delivers razor-sharp riffs, thick and heavy. Galloping rhythms propel the track forward with urgent momentum. There’s a distinct thrash and groove vibe at play. This is evident in the tightly palm-muted chugs and the surprising melodic flourishes that add unexpected depth.
Cinematic Atmosphere and Sonic Undercurrents
Subtle yet incredibly effective, the atmosphere is layered with eerie synth textures. These textures lie just beneath the sonic chaos. They craft a palpable sense of cinematic tension. This enhances the track’s dark narrative without overshadowing the ferocious guitars. The bass guitar provides a solid anchor. Its gritty, growling tone is a perfect complement to the guitars. It isn’t flashy or attention-seeking. Instead, it serves as a foundational element, injecting vital weight and groove into the verses.
Drums and Vocals as Ritual Force
Rise Behavior’s drumming is a force of nature. It delivers both blistering speed and pinpoint precision. Aggression, and intensity, are married to every beat. Expect rapid double-kick onslaughts, impactful snare hits, and fills that expertly escalate the track’s intensity. The drums are pushed to the forefront of the mix. This placement is crucial for driving the track’s relentless momentum. The vocals are harsh and commanding, a guttural growl that carries the weight of the narrative. Occasional dynamic shifts in the vocal delivery mirrors the song’s emotional arc. This tells a dark and intense tale. It speaks of conflict, of transformation.
Metaphor becomes the weapon—honed and deliberate—cutting a ceremonial path through chaos.
Final Invocation
Shining Blade transcends being merely a metal hymn. It is a sonic ritual. Rise Behavior doesn’t simply play music; they conjure it into existence. If this single is the blade, one can only imagine what formidable beast they are preparing to slay next.
Closing: Final Benediction — The Blade’s Afterglow
As the single draws its final breath, we offer our deepest thanks to Rise Behavior for granting us the honor of reviewing Shining Blade. With blade still gleaming and echoes still ringing, we now enter the final triad—three closing sins to seal this ritual.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish
Rise Behavior
Robson Pontes — Drums
Alessandro Kotlinsky — Guitar
Juliano Scharf — Keyboards
Ranieri Bertoldi — Vocals
Eduardo Alves De Almeida — Bass