Mors Principium Est - Embers Of A Dying World

Published February 02 2017

*=Staff's pick	Genesis Reclaim The Sun* Masquerade Into The Dark The Drowning (bonus track)* Death Is The Beginning The Ghost In Torment* Agnus Dei The Colours Of The Cosmos* Apprentice Of Death

Genre	Melodic Death Metal	Ville Viljanen	Vocals
Tracks	11	Andy Gillion	Guitar
Running time	50 Min.	-	Guitar
Label	AFM Records	Teemu Heinola	Bass
Release	February 10, 2017	Mikko Sipola	Drums
Country	Finland	-	Keyboard
Producer	-
Similar artists	Dark Tranquillity, At The Gates, Children Of Bodom

I am yet not that familiar with Mors Principium Est's earlier work, even though I am somewhat a follower and an appreciator of the genre in general. Within this style of music, there is a fine line between being groovy and interesting and being just plain boring and pretentious. Mors Principium Est indeed manage to stay interesting throughout this album with catchy and dynamic songs in a mostly determined and captivating tempo.

There are a couple of cuts that roll along somewhat unnoticed, but also a good deal of stand-out tracks with character. The great vocals, the fitting and effectful use of somber keyboards and choirs and the production are also worth an extra mention. A solid and enjoyable effort.

Performance	Originality	Production	Vocals	Songwriting
7	5	8	8	6

Summary
6,5 chalices of 10 - Tommy