Aglasio – Threshold

“Threshold” is the latest single by Aglasio, a Rostock-based post-metal band. The song comes off “To Those Who Tremble,” their recently released EP. Soundwise, Aglasio maybe rely upon the fundamentals of post-metal music, but that’s not the only genre you’ll stumble upon on this astounding sonic journey. Quite the contrary, these highly creative musicians combine many different but complementary styles to illustrate such rich and luxurious sonic imagery. Therefore, don’t be surprised if you detect some of the finest properties borrowed from grunge, post-rock, progressive rock, progressive metal, sludge, death metal, etc. This amalgam of genres allows these talented musicians to explore the vast universe of possibilities and create a fresh and unique take on post-metal music. Of course, they used many of these sonic ingredients as more than necessary enhancements, accentuations, decorations, and other details that uplift their latest single on an entirely new level, while the band remains loyal to the primary sonic direction. Therefore, these experimentations with different but complementary music genres resulted in a profoundly detailed composition that will appeal to even the pickiest listeners.

As soon as you press play, you’ll realize how much attention these folks invested into this track. They gradually build a complex ambiance based upon arpeggiated chord progressions, equally complex basslines, and cleverly constructed rhythmic sequences. The song becomes even more heavier and detailed with every new segment. Aglasio thought about all the themes, melodies, harmonies, chord progressions, and riffs, which in this case serve as a perfect backdrop for the vocal maneuvers. The guitars shine in the mixture with finesse during the calmer moments, and extremely distorted, robust, powerful, aggressive sonic maneuvers during the heavier moments. The thick layer of rawness, abrasiveness, and fuzziness gives a whole new dimension to an already wonderful song. You’ll notice how the lead vocalist also shines during all these moments. His vocal performance ranges from profoundly melodic cleans to skillfully performed growls. He handles all these intricate segments with such precision and skill, offering a tremendous listening experience to the listener.

Of course, Aglasio thought about the rhythm section as well, so you’ll hear how equally complex, vividly hearable, warm-sounding basslines lurk right beneath the guitars, providing heaviness, depth, and clarity, but also binding guitars and drums together. The outstanding drumming performance dictates groove and tempo with many skillfully assembled, well-accentuated beats, breaks, fills, and other percussive acrobatics. Every band member gave the best performance, making “Threshold” such a fresh and unique musical experience that many times goes beyond comprehension. Aglasio also thought about sound quality, so you’ll notice how “Threshold” meets the latest trends in modern music production. The band planned the entire song structure, and you’ll hear how every segment carries some of the best instrumentations on the contemporary post-metal scene. They even thought about even the tiniest details and nuances. Aglasio proves post-metal can still sound otherwordly and exciting with their latest song, so you should put these extremely talented musicians on your radar as soon as possible. The single is available on all streaming platforms. Don’t miss it!