What is small, green and aggressive? - That's right, the new, compact projectile Im Takt der Keule by MELANCHOLIC SEASONS. After a menacing intro, the trio get down to business on their new album with a hellishly groovy and rhythm-focused approach. The first song, Slavery, is formidable because it is arranged in a highly exciting and dynamic tempo and rushes along very entertainingly. The melodies are rather hidden in the background, but are absolutely necessary and perfectly complement the forward-pounding songs. Dark growls support the evoked apocalyptic and oppressive mood. Short pauses for breath such as the throttled, bass-dominated interlude during Mach keine Assimoves prevent one-dimensionality despite all the brute force. The focus is on adrenaline-injected, powerful and marginally melodic steam rams that combine a slightly proletarian charm with a pinch of subtle harmony.
It rattles and clatters constantly in the course of the playful pieces, all of which exude a dark and yet positively combative effect.