Crushing eight-string riffs and alien-themed technicality. This is high-velocity deathcore for those who want their metal precise, punishing, and atmospheric.
Aversions Crown delivers a sound that feels like a high-definition broadcast of a planetary collapse. It is incredibly dense and polished, trading the raw filth of traditional death metal for a surgical, futuristic precision. The use of three eight-string guitars creates a massive wall of low-end frequency that feels physically heavy, while the drumming provides a relentless, mechanical foundation that never misses a beat.
What truly separates them from the deathcore pack is their commitment to a specific 'alien' aesthetic. This isn't just about the lyrics; the music itself incorporates eerie, atmospheric leads and subtle synth layers that evoke the cold vacuum of space. The vocals are a masterclass in modern extreme technique, shifting between cavernous gutturals and piercing shrieks that sound more like predatory creatures than human beings.
For those new to the band, their middle-era work is the best entry point. It captures the perfect balance between their technical death metal aspirations and the crushing breakdowns that define the genre. It is music for the moments when you need to feel invincible or when you want to lose yourself in a complex, violent sonic landscape.
Aversions Crown is an Australian deathcore band formed in 2009 in Brisbane, Queensland. The band has been referred to as "progressive alien deathcore" due to the band's fast and technical deathcore style and for their lyrical themes of science fiction and aliens invading the earth. They are currently signed to Nuclear Blast. The band has released four studio albums with their latest being Hell Will Come For Us All, released on June 12, 2020, through Nuclear Blast.
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