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BORN OF OSIRIS have always skirted the knife-edge between chaos and precision, giving equal parts technical wizardry and full-throttle aggression. With Through Shadows, they’re giving us all that we’ve come to love and more, dancing between their classic sound and something modern with skill you’d expect from the Bolshoi.
This album moves like machinery possessed, with relentless riffs grinding beneath waves of synth-soaked atmosphere. The synths have grown bigger and bolder, dripping in sci-fi gloss that feels like Tron got stuck inside a pedalboard and decided to headline a tech-metal show. From the cinematic opening of Seppuku, where robotic vocals and layered synths set a futuristic tone, to the crushing heaviness of Inverno, which plunges headlong into brutal vocals and deathcore style blast beats, BORN OF OSIRIS expertly balance precision with chaos.
BORN OF OSIRIS’ current lineup seems like a well-oiled machine. Ronnie Canizaro’s vocals slice through the chaos with raw intensity and emotion, while guitarists Lee McKinney and Nick Rossi weave tight, intricate riffs that showcase their technical prowess. Behind the kit, Cameron Losch anchors the band with precise, thunderous drumming that drives every complex rhythm home. And for a band without a bassist, they somehow have zero problem filling out the lows; guess those guitars have been hitting the gym. Together, they strike the perfect balance between virtuosity and visceral power, showing why BORN OF OSIRIS continue to be a cornerstone in the metal scene.
The album’s range is impressive without ever losing momentum. Take Activated, featuring UNDEROATH’s Spencer Chamberlain: it starts with familiar metalcore vocals and light guitar textures before erupting into a heavier, more emotionally charged crescendo. This track perfectly showcases the band’s ability to blend their technical roots with post-hardcore emotion, creating a genre-bending highlight that stands tall on the record. Meanwhile, the closer Blackwater takes a step back from the chaos to reveal a more introspective and atmospheric side, reminding listeners that BORN OF OSIRIS can deliver crushing heaviness alongside subtle, reflective depth without missing a beat.
Through Shadows is a masterclass in balancing shred and swagger, pushing progressive metalcore forward while keeping the music tight and impactful. It’s an album that feels both meticulously crafted and wildly alive, fuelled by precision, passion, and a relentless drive to evolve.
This record isn’t just another entry in BORN OF OSIRIS’ catalogue; it’s a statement of intent. They’ve managed to evolve without alienating, to push boundaries without losing sight of their core identity. Through Shadows feels like a freight train wrapped in neon lights: precise, powerful, and impossible to ignore. Whether you’re drawn to the technical wizardry, the sci-fi synth landscapes, or the raw emotional punches, Through Shadows proves that BORN OF OSIRIS remain a vital, thrilling force in modern metal.
Rating: 8/10
Through Shadows is out now via Sumerian Records.
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