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Plaguewielder’s In Dust & Ash Gains Critical Acclaim from Decibel Magazine and No Clean Singing
Ohio-based metal act Plaguewielder is making waves with their latest album, In Dust & Ash, receiving glowing reviews from respected outlets like Decibel Magazine and No Clean Singing . This genre-bending release has captivated listeners and critics alike, blending the ferocity of extreme metal with the melodic depth of goth-rock and post-punk.
Decibel Magazine praises the band’s innovative approach:
"Another band smashing together existing styles to try and birth something interesting and new. This time, Plaguewielder tries to take melodic goth-rock and infuse it with extreme metal elements. It reminds me a little bit of Tribulation if their sound was channeled through 2000s hard rock. Not all readers will appreciate the style, but I have to admit these Ohio natives can write a damn good chorus."
No Clean Singing dives deeper into the band’s evolution, comparing their debut album Succumb to the Ash to the transformative nature of In Dust & Ash:
"The bleak challenges of working-class life in 'the economic wasteland of southeastern Ohio' still weigh on their musical shoulders, like backpacks filled with lead, and in their music and lyrics they still meet misery and often greet it with defiant rage. But the 10 years between those two albums have also produced some obvious changes in the music."
The review highlights the album’s juxtaposition of fury and poignancy, noting the inclusion of shimmering synths, bright post-punk melodies, and rocking rhythmic grooves. Tracks like “Sadness” and “Wallow” stand out for their compelling hooks and hybridization of metal and non-metal influences.
“Seditz’s screams also transform into cries very close to singing (but still heated enough to scald)... The riffs and melodies are full of big hooks — again, even when the moods are mangled — and that’s a big reason why I don’t think this album will wear out its welcome.”
The production quality on In Dust & Ash also marks a significant step forward for the band, enhancing the impact of their dynamic soundscapes.
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Check out the reviews at these links:
https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2025/01/10/five-for-friday-january-10-2024/
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