Malaysia’s New Metal Group Debut: Exhuman’s World of Sovereign

A New Force to Be Reckoned With

The Malaysian metal scene is known for its fast-paced and ever-changing landscape, with bands constantly emerging and others dissolving or going on hiatus. This constant flux has led to the formation of new projects, with musicians from various bands coming together to create something new and exciting. One such example is Exhuman, a relatively new band that has just released its debut EP, World of Sovereign.

A Diverse Sound

World of Sovereign is a five-track EP that showcases the band’s unique blend of styles, from melodic death metal to thrash metal. Despite being categorized as a groove, thrash metal, or metalcore band online, the EP’s sound is more akin to melodic death metal, with a generous helping of thrash metal elements. The riffs are technical, and the musicianship is impressive, with each track sounding distinct yet sharing a common thread.

The Vocals

The vocals, handled by Alif Tajuddin, are a standout aspect of the EP. Tajuddin’s vocal style has evolved significantly since his days as the lead screamer for the thrash metal band Kreacion. His clean singing on the track “Eyes and Bones” is particularly noteworthy, adding a new dimension to the song.

Influences

Fans of bands like In Flames, At the Gates, and Amon Amarth will recognize similarities in Exhuman’s sound, particularly in tracks like the title track “Virtue Lies” and “The Death Lullaby”.

Lyrical Limitations

One area where World of Sovereign falls short is in its lyricism. While the song composition and production are well-rounded, the lyrics could benefit from more attention and thought. However, this is a common phenomenon in the metal genre, where lyrics are often secondary to the music.

A Promising Debut

Despite this limitation, Exhuman’s World of Sovereign is a strong debut release that showcases the band’s technicality and energy. The EP is sure to get listeners headbanging and leaves no doubt that Exhuman is a force to be reckoned with in the Malaysian metal scene.

Upcoming Shows

Exhuman will be playing a show in Bandung, Indonesia on April 12 and will be joining Langsuir on tour in Ipoh on May 10 and Penang on June 6.

FAQs

* What is Exhuman’s genre? Exhuman’s sound is a blend of melodic death metal, thrash metal, and metalcore.
* Who is the vocalist of Exhuman? Alif Tajuddin is the vocalist of Exhuman.
* What is the name of Exhuman’s debut EP? The debut EP is titled World of Sovereign.
* When can I see Exhuman live? Exhuman will be playing a show in Bandung, Indonesia on April 12 and will be joining Langsuir on tour in Ipoh on May 10 and Penang on June 6.