Single Review: KRYOSFEAR “Witness To Ashes”
Listening
to “Witness To Ashes” by KRYOSFEAR is a direct and uncompromising
introduction to the band’s vision. Clocking in at just 3:28, this short yet
intense track wastes no time. It opens immediately with screamed vocals layered
over melodic guitar lines and subtle synth textures that clearly define its
modern metalcore identity.
Very
quickly, clean melodic vocals enter the frame, reinforcing the genre’s
emotional duality. The addition of female vocals—sometimes enhanced with a
light vocoder effect—adds a more atmospheric and polished dimension. This
interplay between harsh and clean voices remains the song’s strongest element.
Around the mid-section, a few well-placed screams and spoken-word passages
inject extra tension before the track returns to its melodic core.
The production is correct—perhaps not massive or groundbreaking—but solid and effective. The guitars are slightly pushed back in the mix, allowing the keyboards and layered vocals to breathe. It may lose some dynamics at lower volumes, yet at full intensity the song opens up properly.
Overall,
there are no major surprises here. “Witness To Ashes” follows familiar
metalcore pathways, but it is well executed. After all, coming from Nordkapp,
Norway, the band clearly knows how to handle this style. Well crafted,
controlled, and confident—KRYOSFEAR deliver exactly what they promise.
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