Metalite - Biomechanicals

’We surround ourselves already that naturally with all these technological gadgets that we do not recognize anymore how they observate us“, says the guitarist about the content of the album. ‘’Social Media steals more and more of our time, everyday' says Premberg. ‘’It is all about the addiction of being online and connected to the world – 24/7.“ In a thrilling way, Metalite wrapped their important message: Turn out your devices and turn on your brains! 

In my last review of Metalite, about their debut album ‘’Heroes In Time’’ I haven’t been the nicest. However I felt like they were an exact copy of Amaranthe, while claiming to be entirely original. This did not feel fair to me, since Amaranthe was a very new concept at the time of their start. This was two years ago, and now with the new singer I wanted to give the band a new chance.

‘’Far From The Sanctuary'’ is a very dynamic opening song, but I feel like we do not get to hear the full potential of the band yet. I am very happy with the vocals though, if I remember correctly that was an issue for me last time around as well. Erica’s voice is very beautiful and does fit the kind of music. I really like the way ‘’Apocalypse’’ opens, indeed very nineties trance. As everyone knows, synths and electronic influences are always a way to win in my reviews. The chorus is very catchy, I like it. Title track ‘’Biomechanicals’’ is a bit heavier than the previous two tracks, but I like that diversity. Diversity is important to me, as I want to see what different sides there are to Metalite. However this track feels a bit weak, same goes for next track ‘’Warriors’’. ‘’Mind Of A Monster’’ opens very promising, but the use of the electronics is in nearly every track applied the same way. It bothers me because there are so many things you can do with it. ‘’Mind Of A Monster’’ itself has a very nice melody, but that is the only thing that keeps me interested. 

‘’World On Fire’’ is the first track that I could call one of the best on this album. The lyrics bore me a bit but hey, I gotta give them some slack. Being entirely unique is very hard in this ever growing metal scene, and not many bands can pull that off in two albums. ‘’Eye Of The Storm’’ belongs to the top of this album as well. ‘’Breakaway’’ has a VERY nineties inspired intro with the effect over the vocals, I honestly really like this myself but I know not every metal fan will appreciate this. The track is very nice honestly! I nearly like all parts of ‘’Social Butterflies’’ except the chorus. The verses build up tension but it kind of leads to nowhere. They could have at least build in some kind of ‘’drop’’. ‘’Rise Of The Phoenix’’ is honestly a bit of a filler track to me. Closing track ‘’Victory Or Death’’ has by far the best melodies of the whole album, it is a worthy closer.