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ALBUM REVIEW- LIVING DEAD GIRL- EXORCISM

 



Canadian Modern Metal act Living Dead Girl finally released their much-anticipated debut Exorcism, this past Friday (June 11th). The album was produced by critically-acclaimed producer Mitchell Marlow (In This Moment) and mastered by Howie Weinberg ( Metallica, Nirvana)

Living Dead Girl was formed in 2017 by lead singer Molly Rennick, who blends the pop accessibility of Avril Lavigne with the dark, gothic undertones and in-your-face metal of In this Moment. This 11- track introduction contains elements of these influences with groove-orientated breakdown, harrowing lyrics, and a mixture of sweet melodies and terrifying howls.

Opener "Alive" will certainly make one feel so after listening to the alluring pop vocals and staccato rhythms to make this accessible to a mainstream audience. The menacing "Beautiful" is a tale of how having plastic surgery and generic looks seems to be the acceptance in society with an unstable Rennick emerging from her shell. The frontwoman's fragile timbre transitions into a barking growl to reflect her views on this topic. Molly Rennick's multi-layered vocals act as a conduit for her inner feelings over sardonic electronics and thunderous guitar breaks. The Lp continues to explore subjects of depression, deceit etc in this manner.

"Exorcism" looks at the metaphor of how "A good metal girl" has been corrupted in a tumultuous relationship. Rennick proceeds to let her emotions pave the way, as she screams over knuckle-busting riffs like a woman possessed. There are times when this album, like so many, can blend into one another. yet, "Poltergeist" aims to take things in another direction with its haunting dynamics to send shivers down your spine. "Escape" is a call to arms with a dire message to anyone desperate to get away from an unhappy situation. the piano-laden intro builds to sonic blast drums, unnerving electronics and Rennick's stark warning "You are gonna' wash up and drown". "Worship Me" sounds like a rabid Avril Lavigne arguing with a sedated Maria Brink.

 

Rennick's vocals are produced to the extent it allows the listener to explore her transformation from a "pop princess" to an "angry gothic metal girl". This is helped with the assistance of a backing band of savage guitar rhythms, terrifying basslines and mortifying drum fills.

Overall, Living Dead Girl is very much alive with this fresh breath of air. Exorcism shows the band are in possession of a brand of metal that appeals to a new generation of metalheads. Words by Anselm Anderson


 Exorcism is available at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/livingdeadgirl1/exorcism-2. Additional bundles, including physical CDs, vinyl and exclusive merchandise are available at www.livingdeadgirl.ca/. Also, it is available through all major streaming platforms

SOCIAL MEDIA

www.livingdeadgirl.ca

www.facebook.com/LIVINGDEADGIRLBAND

www.instagram.com/livingdeadgirlofficial/

www.youtube.com/channel/UCELYELo6t95V_mXNa4f3dXQ/videos?view_as=subscriber


"ESCAPE"

"BEAUTIFUL"

"ALIVE"




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