Kekal

On the ten-year anniversary of their existence, Kekal is celebrating by releasing a new full-length album called Acidity. Kekal stormed onto the scene with their first album in 1998 called Beyond the Glimpse of Dreams, setting the stage for a career of some of the most unique metal you’ll hear. And while they still retain some black metal tendencies, their music mixes avant-garde, classic rock, progressive metal, and progressive rock with everything from black, to death, to clean vocals to create a style that sounds like no one else. Kekal’s last album, 1000 Thoughts of Violence, was easily their best release yet. And this new album Acidity, while maybe not being quite as aggressive as a whole, perfectly matches the brilliance of 1000 Thoughts…, maybe even surpassing it. Kekal continues to impress with their fine musicianship and creative song writing. Acidity will keep you on your toes whether the band rips a crazy guitar solo, lays down a funky jazz piece, utilizes an ambient-styled intro, or goes insane with blasting, double-bass, and black metal shrieking. You don’t know whether to headbang, to dance like a fool…or both. Kekal has once again created an album that is not for everyone. But for those who love great metal by a band that is passionate about doing it right…Acidity is your album. [Fear Dark] Matt Morrow

This album review was originally published in the Sep/Oct Issue (#115) of HM Magazine. Order the Print Version to read tons more reviews.

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By Cole Bratcher

You gotta love strange Asian metal. If more metal bands were as creative as these guys are the world would be a better place. Thier guitar harmonies are to die for and they use all thier electronic sounds well. They amplify the music but don't distract from it which is wonderful. While the electronic sounding drums are a bit odd they give the band a unique flavor. The only complaint I have involves the vocals. They sound a little shakey and they are too distant. I think the vocalist needs to sing more boldly and the producer needs to bring him forward in the mix. Other than that it's a great effort. I'm glad there are bands like Kekal out there that shatter the stereotype.

By Skeezix

I was a little dissapointed by "1000 thoughts" due to Kekal's past.
Now with Aciduty, Kekal has mixed absolutley everything from their past including a few things I think no band has ever done before.
Great guitar solo's and with a good combination of clean and death/black metal vocals. It is just amazing!