Unleashing Brutal Harmony: A Review of 72 Legions’ “What A God Could Be”

Reviewed by Jace Media Music

72 Legions makes a thunderous entrance into the metal scene with their debut full-length album, “What A God Could Be.” With ten tracks of unbridled intensity and melodic death metal, the band delivers a relentless auditory assault that leaves listeners captivated from start to finish.

From the opening dissonance of the title track, “What A God Could Be,” to the black metal-infused frenzy of “I am the Swarm,” 72 Legions showcases their ability to seamlessly blend various subgenres of metal into a cohesive and exhilarating experience. Each track on the album offers a unique sonic journey, showcasing the band’s versatility and musical prowess.

Led by vocalist Dan Gates, whose guttural growls and impassioned screams command attention, and propelled by the powerhouse duo of guitarists Curran Murphy and Robert Quade, 72 Legions unleashes a barrage of riffs and melodies that cut through the air like a razor blade. Colton Zeitler’s thunderous drumming provides the perfect rhythmic backbone, driving the album forward with relentless precision.

Standout tracks such as “Invented Purpose” and “Deceiving A Deity” exemplify the band’s ability to marry ferocious intensity with melodic intricacy, while “Downfall of a Man” delivers a crushing blow with its relentless onslaught of aggression. “I am the Swarm” showcases the band’s black metal influences, with blistering blast beats and haunting atmospherics that send shivers down the spine.

Despite the brutality of their sound, 72 Legions demonstrates a keen sense of dynamics and songcraft, ensuring that each track on “What A God Could Be” stands out on its own while contributing to the album’s overall cohesiveness. From the blistering speed of “Volatile X-Solution” to the haunting melodies of “Darker and Darker,” the band explores a wide range of emotions and textures, keeping listeners on the edge of their seats throughout the journey.

“What A God Could Be” is a tour de force of modern metal, showcasing 72 Legions’ ability to push the boundaries of the genre while staying true to its roots. With their masterful blend of brutality and melody, the band proves that they are a force to be reckoned with in the world of extreme music. This album is a must-listen for fans of death metal, thrash metal, and black metal alike, and it solidifies 72 Legions’ place as one of the most promising new acts in the scene.