Melodic metal band from Ukraine, IGNEA release new concept album ‘The Realms of Fire and Death’. With strong story-telling as well as metaphors and symbols that you’d hope for a metal album, the LP is accompanied by a book of short tales incorporating the lyrics of each number. Divided into three major parts, each consists of 3 songs. Outlining a certain separate story, the songs bring themes of fire and death from various perspectives.
“IGNEA means “flaming” in the feminine. Making an album related to fire was only a matter of time and proper inspiration,” says Helle, the vocalist of IGNEA. “Reading the tales accompanying the album will totally change your perspective and perception of our music. With the new album, we want to tell people various stories that are imaginary but can evoke associations. We are balancing between the fairy-tale and brutality as if these were two parts of one thing.”
The Realms of Fire and Death has dynamics that shift from light to brutal parts of metal. While holding onto a melodic sounding atmosphere, the album is executed through various electronic sound and swirling synths.
An exceptional release from the Ukraine outfit.
