Hyperia – The Serpent’s Cycle
Hyperia – The Serpent’s Cycle
Self-Released
Release Date: 17/11/2023
Running Time: 49:39
Review by Richard Oliver
8/10
Determined to rip faces off with shredding and thrashing aggression, Canadian thrashers Hyperia have unleashed album number three “The Serpent’s Cycle”. Coming only 18 months since their last release “Silhouettes Of Horror” which was released in March 2022, “The Serpent’s Cycle” ushers in the next era of Hyperia with bassist Jon Power making his recording debut with the band.
Hyperia have previously mixed aggressive thrash with technical and melodic elements but this time round everything is ramped up to eleven with the thrash even more chaotic and aggressive, the melodies brighter and more in your face and the technical guitar playing even more intricate with plenty of neoclassical influence. The songs the band have put together range from furious yet fun thrash assaults such as ‘Automatic Thrash Machine’ and the title track to neoclassical shred-fests which burst with power and aggression such as ‘Prophet Of Deceit’ and ‘Eye For An Eye’.
The band sound absolutely blistering with the lead guitar work at a very impressive level while Marlee puts in her best vocal performance to date with unhinged screams and demonic snarls mixed in with some more melodic vocals which remain aggressive and full of that unbeatable thrash attitude. “The Serpent’s Cycle” is a great thrash record which retains its old school sound whilst incorporating a melodic sensibility without diluting the aggression. Definitely the strongest material the band have released to date and a big step up for the band. Another great thrash release in what has been a very strong year for the genre.
TRACKLISTING:
01. Ego Trip
02. Automatic Thrash Machine
03. Prophet Of Deceit
04. Psychosomatic
05. The Serpent’s Cycle
06. Trapped In Time
07. Spirit Bandit
08. Eye For An Eye
09. Binge & Surge
10. Deathbringer
11. Crazy On You (Heart cover)
LINE-UP:
Colin Ryley – Guitars
Marlee Ryley – Vocals
Ryan Idris – Drums
Jon Power – Bass
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