Written In Blood
by Darkness Divided
"Darkness Divided has the most unique instrumental sections, from a sick drum beat to the most technical guitar riffs. This record will keep heavy music fans wanting more."
Substream Magazine
"Darkness Divided displays a technical prowess far beyond their years. More metal than core, they keep it heavy and brutal. If you're looking for the next big thing in Christian metal, look no further."
New Noise Magazine
San Antonio Christian metalcore quartet truly carries soul and faith through their Victory Records debut Written In Blood. Darkness Divided presses the confines of their genre by intermixing melodic orchestral sounds with the traditional rock ‘n’ roll instruments. DD is not only bound by spirituality, but by brotherhood; siblings Gerard, Christopher, and Joseph Mora are joined by Israel Hernandez to create the unique, hardcore band.
Written In Blood, a testament to both their faith and their metal roots, will be released on August 19th.
Darkness Divided has a wide mix of sounds on their album. Ranging from instrumental preludes (“Severance” and “Interlude”) to thrashing, emotional anthems (“The Hands That Bled” and “The Will of Man”), their musicianship is showcased. Hidden between passionately growled verses and emotively shouted choruses, you’ll catch the occasionally sung vocal (by both the lead singer Gerard Mora, and the back-up singer), and his voice instantly sucks you in. Hypnotic and clear, the vocals leave one wishing he would sing more.
My personal favorites on the album are undoubtedly the single “The Hands That Bled,” and the fantastic “The Will of Man.” I favor these songs for their exceptional guitar intros and evident skill. I’m a sucker for a hard and rhythmic, metalcore drumbeat, and I am definitely not disappointed by what Darkness Divided has to offer.
Written In Blood, a testament to both their faith and their metal roots, will be released on August 19th.
Darkness Divided has a wide mix of sounds on their album. Ranging from instrumental preludes (“Severance” and “Interlude”) to thrashing, emotional anthems (“The Hands That Bled” and “The Will of Man”), their musicianship is showcased. Hidden between passionately growled verses and emotively shouted choruses, you’ll catch the occasionally sung vocal (by both the lead singer Gerard Mora, and the back-up singer), and his voice instantly sucks you in. Hypnotic and clear, the vocals leave one wishing he would sing more.
My personal favorites on the album are undoubtedly the single “The Hands That Bled,” and the fantastic “The Will of Man.” I favor these songs for their exceptional guitar intros and evident skill. I’m a sucker for a hard and rhythmic, metalcore drumbeat, and I am definitely not disappointed by what Darkness Divided has to offer.
Experimenting with electronica sounds is really what sets the album apart from the average metalcore record. Usually, one can find bands like Crown the Empire or Linkin Park, which utilize electronic sound to extensive lengths, or bands like Three Days Grace or Nickelback that don’t use it at all. Darkness Divided is the perfect in-between, using industrial sound conservatively to create the largest impact possible.
Intelligently put together and expertly recorded, Written In Blood has the fuel and fire for a metalcore fan. It is obvious to me just by listening to the album that their live shows are electric with energy and absolute loads of fun. For fans of Christian metal, this is a must-have.
Intelligently put together and expertly recorded, Written In Blood has the fuel and fire for a metalcore fan. It is obvious to me just by listening to the album that their live shows are electric with energy and absolute loads of fun. For fans of Christian metal, this is a must-have.
 | Zoe Adler is a music journalist from Long Beach, California. Besides her website, which is her pride and joy, she works with the GRAMMY Foundation and the Long Beach Independent. Additionally, Ms. Adler is a musician, spending half of her time playing the flute, piccolo, trombone, and marching baritone. She has been with TeenView Music since the very start and hopes to make something of it in the future. |
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