Fornax Chemica are one of the most impressively fresh things I’ve heard come out of New Zealand in a long time. They blend vocal-less post-rock with technical and progressive metal and the result is spectacular.
I first saw these guys at a gig in Hamilton where probably only 20 people showed up. I had no idea what to expect going in, but the name intrigued me and man was I not disappointed!
At the time I couldn’t tell where one song started and another began, and after buying this album I can see why. There’s only 4 tracks, with 3 of them being 14+ mins long, and a 4 min radio-friendly track for good measure.
Corey Friedlander’s drums are absolutely mindblowing, and its great seeing a metal drummer (he’s from 8 foot sativa) really getting to showcase their technical chops in a band like this.
Chemical furnace is the standout track for me, and the wah guitar that comes in at the 9 minute mark gets me dancing in my chair every time.
