AMMYT were formed in 2012 and they come from
Weiden,
Germany. They started initially as Black Metal band and released a demo (2015) and one full-length album in 2016. Since the release of a second demo in 2018,
AMMYT changed their style towards melodic Death Metal and released now their second album “
New Perspectives”. This is a concept album about the inner war many people struggle with. It was released via
German label
STF Records. “
New Perspectives” has a total length of 41 minutes.
“
New Perspectives” is an album that is dominated by a firework of melodic and harmonic guitars, powerful and catchy guitar riffs and chords, and mid-tempo driven sound. It all starts with an intro that includes piano and acoustic guitars before it nicely transitions into “
Phobia” that offers all elements of melodeath: catchy leads, crunchy guitar riffs, harmonic lead guitar solos, all combined with the guttural vocals of
Fabian Wirth. There are a few slight variations in tempo, but overall there are no distortions of the song structure. “
As Leaves Turn Red” is a bit faster, the rhythm and melodies are catchy. Both guitarists play really well together. I noticed that the guitars sound very well-rehearsed throughout the entire album.
“
Valkyr” and “
Stranded” are songs, where
Fabian Wirth varies the vocals a bit ranging from low end to higher pitched vocals. I like his low vocals a lot more than the rather uniform growls in some of the songs. “
Masked In The Mirror” is a bit slower compared to the other songs, but could easily become a fan favorite and an anthem with the epic choruses accompanied by harmonic lead sequences. “
To Reach The Shore” in its original version is an instrumental while the bonus track version is not.
AMMYT stick to their guns until the final note on “
New Perspectives” with their intriguing approach of catchy riffing and lead guitar harmonies. With “
No Time To Waste” they create another highlight for melodeath fans. A worthy finale of an excellent album.
“
As Leaves Turn Red” was also released as video. Shot in an old, abandoned industrial building (at least it is my impression),
AMMYT performs the song in a variety of different settings and parts of the building. The video is partially in black & white and uses a decent number of cuts. Overall it is very professionally filmed. Check it out, the
YouTube link is given below.
“
New Perspectives” is an excellent album for melodic Death Metal fans.
AMMYT follows successful patterns of this genre. It is mainly driven by the interplay of the two guitars: riffs and chords are catchy and powerful, lead sequences fit perfectly to the riffs and lead guitar solos are very harmonic. The vocals could have more variations and lack a bit of character and uniqueness. The production of “
New Perspectives” is very good.
AMMYT delivers an authentic and ear-catching album and the band is clearly one for the future!
Songwriting: 9
Musicianship: 9
Memorability: 9
Production: 9