During 90 seconds of the introducing Shadowpath, I have time to relax with symphonic sounds, ere the opening chord of Among The Lost is unleashed. I sense that something great might happen and the first impression does not mislead: driving rhythms, nicely singing guitar melodies, combined with fractious mosh parts and organ keyboards find the way to the long term memory easily. The music is enriched by a very variable vocal performance.

KAMBRIUM manage to create epic and dark masterpieces. The guys offer some pathos, but not in exaggerated way. Consequently, we have the chance to listen to many ear catchy tunes, which hold a lot of space for breathers. Rhythmic catchiness is combined with suitable orchestration through the keyboard, including dreamy elements and Hammond sounds. Paired with the right dose of heaviness, the compositions leave nothing to be desired. Interim, German lyrics appear and fit the overall impression of Arming For Retribution perfectly.
The track Thanatos is played in stomping and fierce manner and holds a nice bridge from growled lines to the clear sung chorus. Sluggish, heavy grooving rhythms get intertwined with orchestral bombast, which finally results in a downright catchy tune anew. KAMBRIUM have time for an unloading instrumental part in this case and the different elements are puzzled together in very harmonious style, adding up in a variable and also coherent album.
All fans of Equilibrium will be enthused by the hymnal approach of Feuer Gegen Feuer, offering some flute sounds as unobtrusive bonus. Hollow Heart is introduced by a sparkling piano melody and dominated by clear vocals, which fight a duel with the growled pitch afterwards, conjuring a smile on the faces of Gothic Metal fans. Hiding In Sorrow carries melancholic sentiments, but the band speeds up continuously. The musicians prove that they know how to create different moods. Partly depressed, partly elegiac sounds dominate the tune The Eye Of Horus and the fists rise to the sky during Dewfall, which features a surprising refrain to sing along. Finally, we are invited to an opulent punch line in form of the epic track A Sinner’s Remorse. Powerful parts, heroic bombast and mighty clear vocals in alternation with growls round off this formidable release. In addition, the band bows before Ludwig van Beethoven in felicitous manner.

KAMBRIUM delivered a catchy, sweeping and orchestral, but not at all shallow work, which offers a very broad variety of emotions. I am really grabbed by this atmospheric density from the first to the last second!