SIN THETA – Sin Theta

Sin Theta’s eponymous debut EP delivers, in a big way, on the promise shown in the release of their “No Allegiance” demo, displaying as it does a wealth and breadth of metallic styles, often within a single song. After a short evocative intro, Sin Theta shows their full command of Metal idioms by hitting hard with “Thy Bloody Kingdom, Thy Bloody Deeds”, a song which ranges from Traditional Metal to Thrash with some Stoner thrown in, and yet still manages some surprises (that beautiful haunting vocal in the final third).

The song clocks in at just under nine minutes, and with the aforementioned “No Allegiance” at eight and the ep’s shredding closer “Nefarious” at seven and a half, Sin Theta establish themselves as masters of the mini-epic, with intricate, ever-flowing song structures that fascinate at every turn. There’s so much variety in each individual song that if you listen repeatedly—which you unquestioningly will do—the songs continue to reveal nuances in tone, speed, and emotion. They somehow sound like new songs with each listen, an effect achieved only by a band able to combine technical excellence, raw emotion, and superior songwriting.

Excepting the intro and the quiet guitar instrumental “The Everflowing Tide”, the first single “Obsolescence” is the shortest song at five and a half minutes of straightforward Metal glory. The EP closes with “Nefarious”, the hardest and thrashiest tune of a wholly satisfying thirty-minute set.

A self-produced release, Sin Theta can be purchased directly from the band via their Facebook page, a great way to get a stand out release and support a band with limitless potential.