Artist: Evile
Title: The Unknown
Label: Napalm Records
Cat #: NPR1218DP
Release Year: 2023
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Digipak

The Unknown is the sixth studio album from the British thrash metal band Evile.

British thrash pioneers Evile have left an indelible mark since their inception in 2004. Their musical prowess weaves together unadulterated thrash elements with an unrelenting death metal onslaught. With "The Unknown," Evile shatter expectations, proving their versatility by embracing slower tempos with a more weighty demeanour.

This release delves into the depths of human experience, intertwining melodic vocals with poignant and profound lyrical themes. These themes span from battles with depression and triumphs over loss and recurring nightmares, to explorations of self-esteem, body image, and the intimate struggles of living with dementia. Moreover, the album navigates the tumultuous waters of the music industry and delves into the apprehensions of impending parenthood.

Led by the commanding vocals and guitar prowess of Ol Drake, Evile journey into the realm of the introspective and profound on "The Unknown." This offering showcases their evolution into a realm both heavier and more resonant than ever before. Tracks like the sprawling epic, "The Unknown," encapsulate the band's mastery of haunting melodies, seamlessly juxtaposed with thunderous drums and colossal, weighty riffs. Meanwhile, "When Mortal Coils Shed" presents Evile's compelling evolution, while explosive tracks such as "Reap What You Sow" and "Monolith" reverberate with a sonic intensity that builds to a cathartic thrash anthem. This album stands as a testament to Evile's artistic maturation, solidifying their place as trailblazers in the metal landscape.

Recommended if you like: Metallica, Flotsam and Jetsam, Municipal Waste, Forbidden, Xentrix, Artillery, Vio-Lence, Coroner, Onslaught, Exodus, Overkill, Dekapitator, Lost Society, Mordred, Death Angel, Kreator, Testament

Track Listing:
1. The Unknown
2. The Mask We Wear
3. Monolith
4. When Mortal Coils Shed
5. Sleepless Eyes
6. Out Of Sight
7. At Mirror's Speech
8. Reap What You Sow
9. Beginning Of The End
10. Balance Of Time