VALIS ABLAZE

Render LONG BRANCH

Bristolian prog metallers delve into the nature of truth and perception

Having taken every aspect that made Valis Ablaze’s debut full-length, Boundless, so enthralling and refined it tenfold, the Bristolian quintet’s follow-up is an ambitious concept album that’s sure to strike a chord with even the most discerning prog-metal aficionado. Contained within Render’s 10 tracks lies a mesmerising blend of surging power and emotional nous, from the low-end, djent-inflected grooves rumbling beneath Infinite World’s shimmering veneer to Saturation’s soaring vocal lines and the swelling melodies of lead single Proxy. The subtle complexities will hook you and keep you returning. Balancing ambience and aggression, Render radiates all the confidence of a band who are exactly where they want to be.

For FANS oF: Monuments, VOLA, Tesseract