Sylosis, from Reading, close to London, UK, is most definitely my favorite band at the moment and most probably my favorite band of all time. Their optimal mix of technicality and ‘song-sense’ is like a supermodel licking my ear lobes.

I’ve played their 2011 full-length Edge of the Earth close to one billion times and it still manages to intrigue and entertain the hell out of me. The songs flow masterfully, choosing the path that works best, like a small stream flowing down a mountain. The result is generally as logical as it is unpredictable.

Anyfuck, huge was my happiness when I heard the Brits have a third album coming out this year. It’s called Monolith and it will be released worldwide on October 9^th. Ahead of that date, Sylosis has released two songs off the album yesterday. We’ve got these tracks, occupying positions 8 and 10 on the record, lined up for you past the jump.

A Dying Vine is will be the eighth song on Monolith. It has an almost classic Metal (think Sabbath) intro, but quickly turns to quick-paced Thrashing and later on into a melodic and harmonic epic. Contrast is a keyword and I love that!

The second song is titled Born Anew and is potentially even sweeter. There’s a certain mystic oriental atmosphere, breaking out into a fragile soloing session, accentuated by fast and nimble cymbal work.

Keep an eye out for more news at Sylosis’ official Facebook!

Tags: death, English, melodeath, melodic, thrash

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