Hutch checks out the new single from Elyrean, here’s what he thinks….

Hot on the heels of their recent single release Perpetually Entombed, the Midland quartet’s second serving is the six-minute Lungs of Venus. It’s a step or two away from the all-out thrash assault of Perpetually Entombed, and in many ways, it’s the real demonstration of the band’s maturity in song writing. 

With a space theme running through it, the opening is a barrage of sonic sound that gives way to a contemporary thrasher. Will Edwards vocals are delivered with his clipped enunciation, the strained roar working well with the frantic riffing that explodes around him. It’s tight, but a bit predictable until a seismic shift after a couple of minutes where things get interesting. 

The tempo adjusts briefly, maintaining the high energy start but it’s the gear change that really grabs the attention. Firstly, the pace increases, with a definite Metallica mid-section circa 1985, as the first solo rips out of the darkness. But then, there’s a fantastic breakdown which drops the pace considerably, allowing the band to engage in a deep-seated groove that allows further lead breaks to shine. 

It’s this almost bluesy swagger in the second part of the song that makes Lungs of Venus a bit special. Throughout the song, the musicianship is high level, well-played and overall, this is another promising release from one of the UK’s highly anticipated outfits.

Lungs Of Venus is out on the 16th June

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