{"id":1573,"date":"2024-02-17T23:22:20","date_gmt":"2024-02-17T23:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/obscurusrex.com\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2024-02-17T23:30:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T23:30:18","slug":"forgotten-scroll-stand-up-and-be-counted-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/obscurusrex.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/17\/forgotten-scroll-stand-up-and-be-counted-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Forgotten Scroll \u201cStand Up and Be Counted\u201d Review!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forgotten Scroll \u201cStand Up and Be Counted\u201d Review!<\/h1>\n

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Forgotten Scroll<\/strong> honored us with a great review<\/a> and we have to admit that every time we read good words for our work, the stakes go higher. It is a responsibility and a challenge, that we are more than willing to accept, to do our best and live up to the expectations of all those that value what we do!…<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis journey begun as a dream quite some time ago. When the timing was right, we took a leap of faith with no possibility, reason or intention to turn back. In the process we had to overcome several serious difficulties which only made us more focused and determined than ever\u2026 So, here we are: We stand up to be counted!\u201d<\/p>\n

This is the self-introduction of OBSCURUS REX on the first page of their EP\u2019s booklet. As they explain, \u201cStand Up and Be Counted\u201d has been the result of devotion and determination; the need to make their stand and share their music to as many people and as far as humanly possible.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start from the beginning. OBSCURUS REX is a new band from Athens, formed in 2021. So far, their only release has been their debut EP which came out last year in March. The band is the brainchild of bassist Panos Karabelas who recruited some seasoned musicians, like multi-instrumentalist Dimitris Sakkas (SLOUGH OF DESPAIR, GOSPEL, DEI UMBRAE, HORRORGRAPHY, MISANTHROPY APOTHEOSIS, ECTOPLASMA) on drums and Manos Xanthakis (OCEAN\u2019S EDGE, ALPHATATE) on vocals, and although Kimonas Alex (ex-SOCIAL SCREAM) is credited for playing the guitars in the EP, OBSCURUS REX have now in their ranks Constantinos Mavroyiannis (ex-THE SILENT RAGE).<\/p>\n

Musically, \u201cStand Up and Be Counted\u201d is very interesting as it seems unclear regarding to its musical identity \u2013 not in a bad way at all but obviously because of the many and varied influences the band have sought to incorporate into their sound. They could fall under the category of prog rock if not for Manos Xanthakis\u2019 voice that can definitely fit them to heavy metal genre. Opening track, \u201cIT\u201d, strongly reminds of the swift tempo and intense energy that surviving classic 70\u2019s bands have nowadays; to bring DEEP PURPLE to mind is quite a success I dare say! \u201cIT\u201d is speedy and punchy and it contrasts with the \u201cYour Enemy Tonight\u201d that follows, which is more melodic, darker and undoubtedly influenced by IRON MAIDEN of the Blaze Bayley era. Next one, \u201c4 Justice\u201d is the track which I liked the most; it\u2019s a sweet and emotional song, more complex than the rest, with a great, multi-faceted guitar solo and wonderful compositional development. Finally, the eight-minute \u201cRed\u201d serves as an almost power ballad; slow and operatic in style with a nice rhythmic outburst and the repeat of the epic chorus before the end, it offers the perfect closure to this richly enjoyable EP.<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on OBSCURUS REX; Forgotten Scroll does so for a long time and I just felt like it was about time to review their first release.<\/p>\n

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The EP is now available in Digital & CD form on Bandcamp<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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