Eternal Khan is a new blackened doom metal band that has emerged from Rhode Island. I remember listening to Eternal Khan's two-song demo sometime ago, and I loved it. I later discovered that they released a four-song EP back in April. I'm eager to see what it holds.
The production is clear and forceful, with just enough cloudiness to give it a nice atmosphere. The drums alternate between slow doom beats and rapid blast beats, with a few fills for good measure. What I really like is how prominent the snare is. This is a sign that they produced it really well. They have an ear for dynamic range.
The vocals consist of a gruff shout that sounds quite similar to Celtic Frost. They're quite unorthodox for music like this, but they're performed well. The best part about this album, though, are the guitars. They perform both slow doom riffs and rapid tremolo riffs with ease, but what really seals the deal is the powerful atmosphere they exude. The emotions they display are hard to explain, but imagine them as the spirits of a glorious ancient past that whisper in your ears tales of epic battles. This is especially true for the solos and clean guitars that show up on occasion.
I don't use the word refreshing a lot, but it definitely applies here. Eternal Khan mixes black metal and doom metal in a way that's new and invigorating. Not only is the musicianship amazing, but so is the atmosphere. I see a lot of promise in these guys.
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