Empty Throne’s Unholy: A Devastating Debut That Redefines Extreme Metal
Prepare for the storm: blackened thrash/death metal titans Empty Throne are gearing up to release their much-anticipated debut album, Unholy, on November 27, 2024, via Downfall Records. This album is a blazing testament to the band’s relentless vision and unparalleled skill, as they deliver a 40-minute assault on the senses that’s poised to leave a permanent mark on the extreme metal landscape.
Formed in 2020, Empty Throne wasted no time building a reputation for their furious blend of black, thrash, and death metal. Despite lineup changes, they’ve assembled an unstoppable roster of metal heavyweights, each bringing a wealth of experience and a fierce dedication to the genre. With Mike Pardi on guitar (Draconis, ex-Possessed), Gabe Seeber on drums (The Kennedy Veil, Abbath), Jason Ellsworth on bass (Angerot), and the demonic vocals of CR Petit (Angerot), this band is nothing short of a supergroup for extreme metal purists.
Unholy isn’t just another debut—it’s a relentless force that will grip fans from the first track to the last. The album spans six crushing tracks, each dripping with the dark intensity that Empty Throne has perfected. Pardi’s guitar work shines with a lethal precision, delivering riffs that are razor-sharp yet brutally heavy, while Seeber’s drumming is an exercise in sheer force, hammering down like a relentless machine. Ellsworth’s bass holds the foundation, grounding each track with a dark resonance that adds depth to the chaotic riffage. And then there’s CR Petit’s vocal work, which is truly something to behold—his guttural roars are both terrifying and intoxicating, pulling listeners into the abyss with each sinister line.
Tracks like “Unholy” and “Desecration Rite” encapsulate the band’s skill at crafting atmosphere without sacrificing the raw energy that defines their sound. The lyrical themes explore the darker corners of human nature and societal decay, mirroring the fury of the instrumentals. While Unholy is unmistakably brutal, the production is clean and polished, allowing each instrument to pierce through the mix with full clarity. It’s this level of production that separates Empty Throne from many in the genre—this isn’t just an album, it’s a meticulously crafted sonic experience.
As Unholy nears its release, fans can prepare for an album that will redefine expectations for what blackened death/thrash metal can be. Whether you’re a longtime devotee of extreme metal or new to the genre, Empty Throne’s debut is an album that’s impossible to ignore. Get ready for their darkened reign—Unholy is coming, and it’s ready to conquer.
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