Norwegian symphonic black metallers Dimmu Borgir are readying the release of their eagerly awaited record Abrahadabra. It’s the first since the somewhat acrimonious departure of bassist/clean vocalist ICS Vortex and keyboardist Mustis.
‘Gateways’ opens with typical Dimmu riffs and unrelenting drumming with their ever present symphonic grandeur emphasised greatly. For the most part it’s all very familiar, particularly regarding Shagrath’s vocals. But when frantic, staccato female vocals enter, the track hits an upward trajectory. Galder makes his presence felt with wondrous guitar leads and the eventual towering vocal exchange in the closing seconds between Shagrath and the unnamed guest vocalist changes the anticipation for Abrahadabra completely. ‘Gateways’ is far from an instant clicker though.
‘Gateways’ opens with typical Dimmu riffs and unrelenting drumming with their ever present symphonic grandeur emphasised greatly. For the most part it’s all very familiar, particularly regarding Shagrath’s vocals. But when frantic, staccato female vocals enter, the track hits an upward trajectory. Galder makes his presence felt with wondrous guitar leads and the eventual towering vocal exchange in the closing seconds between Shagrath and the unnamed guest vocalist changes the anticipation for Abrahadabra completely. ‘Gateways’ is far from an instant clicker though.
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