"Letumus Cathari" is the latest from UK act Wayfarer (released in cooperation between Carry the Weight Records, Green Menace, and Worship Records). A two-song concept EP, the tracks deal with the Catholic crusade against the Cathars in France during the 12th century: Opener "In Absentia Lucis Tenebrae Vincunt" from the perspective of the crusaders, and "Consolamentum" from that of the Cathars. And this is definitely band's finest work to date. "In Absentia Lucis Tenebrae Vincunt" combines straightforward, 90's styled metallic hardcore with loads of blazing, Integrity-esque solos and an absolutely awesome clean break with sick melodic bass runs—which really exemplifies the more intricate side of the band's songwriting. Then "Consolamentum" takes a slower turn and opens with a gradual build that eventually blends in chilling acoustic guitars behind distorted power chords, while the core of the composition is driven by chunky midpaced rhythms and octave chords with whispered/spoken vocals often tucked away in the background. Awesome. This is a killer 7" from a band that really has a lot of potential to do some great things, so I'm very curious to see what will come next...
Wayfarer "In Absentia Lucis Tenebrae Vincunt" (excerpt)
The 7" is available with three different covers, one from each label, and is limited to just 300 copies, so don't sleep on it for too long if you'd like to get your hands on one...
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this is a great song! i’d only wish for more ferocity in the vocals - which i have no doubt the dude can deliver…
4.18.2011 | By andy