Burned In Effigy Tyrannus Aeternum Review
Burned In Effigy
Tyrannus Aeternum
Self-Released
2025
The Chicago Melodic Death Metal band, known as Burned In Effigy has returned, and they didn’t just come back swinging, they’ve unleashed an album that sounds like a warlord tearing open the gates of Hell. Their latest full-length, “Tyrannus Aeternum”, is a blistering mix of technical precision, orchestral flourishes, and full-throttle aggression that refuses to let your neck rest for even a second.
From the first strike, it’s obvious the band isn’t content to simply rehash the tried-and-true tropes of Melodic Death Metal. No, this album is dressed in sharpened armor and wields neoclassical swords that coincidentally look like guitars. One moment you’re pummeled with razor-edged riffs that could slice steel, and next you’re whisked away by sweeping, almost cinematic arrangements that give the whole record an apocalyptic, larger-than-life feel.
The vocals are utterly venomous. They come roaring out like a tyrant’s decree, unrelenting and commanding, yet dynamic enough to cut through the whirlwind of instrumentation with clarity. And the percussion is a relentless barrage, keeping the whole album surging forward like a legion of war machines rolling through scorched earth.
But here’s the kicker: despite the technicality and sheer density of sound, “Tyrannus Aeternum” never loses sight of the hooks. This isn’t just an exercise in flexing chops, it’s great songwriting. Every track feels like another chapter in a bloodstained saga, yet the flow is seamless, pulling you deeper into its blackened vortex.
If you’re looking for safe background music, turn back now. But if you crave a record that drips with fire, fury, and sheer unbridled ambition, Burned In Effigy’s “Tyrannus Aeternum” is an absolute smoke show. These guys on a package tour with The Absence and Black Dahlia Murder would surely rule!
Standout Tracks – “Wage of Exile”, “The Racking”, “Befouled Benefaction” and “Monstrosity Reborn”.
~Black Angel