Single Review : GLDN “Vessel”
With “Vessel”
Brooklyn industrial metal project GLDN launches a hard reboot that feels
both calculated and feral. From the very first listen, there’s an unexpectedly primitive
edge cutting through the track—something raw and instinctive that oddly
recalls early Sepultura, perhaps through the blunt force of the riffs
and the unrelenting harshness that defines the song’s backbone. It’s an
interesting contrast to the band’s stated goal of cold precision, and it works
in their favor.
Musically, “Vessel”
sits at a tense crossroads between industrial metal and modern metalcore,
welding mechanical rigidity to an aggressive, almost tribal momentum. The
production isn’t pristine, and arguably doesn’t aim to be; while it may lack
polish, it suits the aesthetic, giving the track a gritty immediacy that
enhances its brutality rather than diminishing it.
Nicholas Golden’s vocal performance is one of the single’s strongest weapons. There’s a clear Trent Reznor influence in the phrasing and attitude, but it’s fused with the rage of a fry-screaming vocalist pushed to the edge, creating a delivery that feels both controlled and unhinged. Instrumentally, the reinforced lineup makes its presence known: the drummer clearly enjoys playing with cymbal accents, adding movement and tension, while the basslines churn relentlessly beneath the surface, keeping the track grounded and heavy.
As “Vessel”
progresses, it slowly unravels into a controlled degeneration, culminating in a
final section that spirals just enough to shake the listener awake. It’s a
violent, cathartic ending—precise chaos, executed with intent.
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