The Band
Bleed from Within is a Scottish metalcore band formed in 2005.
Band Members
- Scott Kennedy – unclean vocals
- Craig Gowans – lead guitar
- Steven Jones – rhythm guitar, clean vocals
- Davie Provan – bass
- Ali Richardson – drums
The Album
Zenith is the seventh studio album by Bleed From Within. It was released on April 4, 2025.
The Songs
1. Violent Nature. The first song begins with a sick guitar riff. Djent, harsh vocals. From the first moment, this song instantly grabbed me.
2. In Place of Your Halo. I love the guitar work. The drums sound amazing here, very clear. Chants in the background, in the chorus. Bagpipes solo in the breakdown, and then the instruments return. Marching band drums to the end.
The bagpipes are a nice touch that celebrates their identity. Great song, very catchy.
3. Zenith. The title track. Here, Steven (the guitarist) adds clean vocals that change the mood of the song to a more melodic one, at least in the chorus. Chants in the back provide an epic feeling.
In the end, the song fades out, the only bad thing is that the fading out was in a majestic part, with a badass riff, I would have preferred that they finish the whole segment instead of fading it out.
4. God Complex. I love the intro and the groove on the song, more old school rock vibe, the chorus is super catchy, great guitar solo, sludge, guitar harmonics. One of my favorite songs on the album.
5. A Hope in Hell. It starts very differently from the previous songs on this work, very sweet and melodic. Steven’s clean vocals take turns with Scott’s unclean, and they both do the chorus.
The track is like a conversation between two people. The first one wants to give up on life, and the other one tries to convince him to move on. Another one of my favorites, soft, calmer, almost a ballad.
6. Dying Sun. Epic atmosphere in the beginning. In the chorus, Scott sings with Steven. It’s from the perspective of someone on the battlefield.
7. Immortal Desire. Operatic chants. Soft, calmer. I love the guitar riffs. Here, Scott and Steven take turns, too, and at the chorus, they join forces. Different styles and rhythm transitions mix throughout the song. Brann Dailor, Mastodon’s drummer also sings in this track.
8. Chained to Hate. Starts superfast, very contrasting to the previous song. Pure power, catchy chorus. About a tyrant politician in power. Guitar solo by Wes Hauch.
9. Known by No Name. Social and political lyrics, rebellion. Chants in the back. Hannah Boulton backing vocals. Heavy breakdown at the end.
10. Hands of Sin. Heavy. Scott sings. Steven and Scott are in the chorus, and then Josh Middleton from Sylosis sings too.
11. Edge of Infinity. The last song on the album. Starts with an acoustic guitar, beautiful and melancholic feeling, ballad, clean vocals. I love it when the harsh vocals enter as guitar harmonics sound in the back. Great guitar solo, played by Rabea Massaad. Catchy, anthem potential. Ends with a beautiful melody played on a piano.
Final Thoughts
Harsh and clean vocals, amazing guitar work, progressive djent, good bass tone, killer drums.
Some special elements like female choirs, bagpipes.
Lyrics about social issues, corruption, and politics, as well as personal struggles. Great album.
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Tracklist
- Violent Nature
- In Place of Your Halo
- Zenith
- God Complex
- A Hope in Hell
- Dying Sun
- Immortal Desire
- Chained to Hate
- Known by No Name
- Hands of Sin
- Edge of Infinity