Elis – Catharsis – Review

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Catharsis (Napalm)
by Scott Hefflon

Three releases and an EP for Napalm, and they still let the guy “sing”? Third-rate female-fronted Goth metal (on Napalm? Gee, really?) with pro-production by Alex Krull (Atrocity, Leaves’ Eyes, and other genre-bands that sound nice but really bring nothing new whatsoever to the table). The male counterpoint, as mentioned, really blows, and while this moment’s siren can layer harmonies and belt it out and dance on dew-dropped leaves like a fairy, there’s simply nothing here – despite all the chugging and drama – to hold your attention.
(www.napalmrecords.com)