Ancient Emblem - Funeral Pyre (Full album, 2019)
There's nothing like a bit of blackened crust to make a Thursday go by a little better, so today we bring you Ancient Emblem's 'Funeral Pyre'. From the start, this album keeps you on your toes throughout with some fast and furious drumming, complimenting the slower, darker moments that give you a quick pause to catch your breath and appreciate its various influences. The lyrics remind us of what has been stolen and destroyed throughout history in the name of religion and false supremacy while simultaneously rejecting this path of destruction and reconnecting with nature: powerful lyrics for a powerful album. It never dips in energy or emotion, providing some much needed motivation for the day. Now stop reading this review, go listen to it and see for yourself!
