Ad Finem Omnia are a black metal band from Chile and this is their debut album.
Brought to us by two members of Sol Sistere, Ad Finem Omnia play second wave-inspired melodic black metal, and on No Peace – No Dawn they deliver 44 minutes of material.
The band’s professional delivery is that of a 90s black metal act bolstered by a modern performance. Ad Finem Omnia may look back fondly to the classic blackened period, but they don’t completely ignore what has happened since then either. Although the style is a very well-worn one, No Peace – No Dawn is not a stale repeat of past glories, but a careful study in what makes black metal so endearing and enduring. Yep, as you can probably tell, I really enjoyed my time with this one. It’s simply a good example of classic black metal. What’s not to like?
No Peace – No Dawn boasts good songwriting across its nine tracks. The songs balance catchiness and atmosphere well. Blistering aggression and dark blackened groove are wrapped around emotive melodies and engaging atmosphere. I also like the fact that the bass can be heard and makes its contributions felt, especially when it occasionally just wanders off and does its own thing for a while.
No matter what sort of music I may have been in the mood for, a few seconds of No Peace – No Dawn is all that it takes to instantly ignite my passion for black metal. The music is well-played and has a sound that’s classic and familiar, but it is one that also feels honest and without pretence; Ad Finem Omnia play their music for the sheer love of it, and this passion comes through powerfully in the music.
Highly recommended for any fan of the traditional blackened arts.
Wonderbox Metal 