Dynasty (As They Sleep album) explained

Dynasty
Type:studio
Artist:As They Sleep
Cover:DynastyAsTheySleep.jpg
Released:November 23, 2010
Recorded:2010
Genre:Melodic death metal, deathcore
Length:37:50
Label:Solid State Records
Producer:Nick Morris
Prev Title:Blacken the Sun
Prev Year:2008
Next Title:The Hallowed Abstract
Next Year:TBD

Dynasty is the second album by the extreme metal band As They Sleep. The album is the first to feature drummer Tony Lukitsh.

Critical reception

Nick Habisch of Sputnik Music states:"Overall, As They Sleep has released a very solid Death Metal album. Encasing melody and brutality within the same set of songs, the band puts out a very talented and engaging album, sure to please fans of bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder, or other related acts. I highly recommend Dynasty, and it will become a staple of my collection for quite some time." He gave the album a 4.5 Star rating out of 5 Stars.

Steve at Indie Vision Music says: "This is one of the best pure metal albums released this year. It is hard to believe that a band with this much talent could slip through the cracks for so long, but they are here now and ready to kick your teeth in. With the pummeling drums to the nasty riffs, Dynasty lays a good old-fashioned beat down on you. If you love death metal, do yourself a favor and go buy this album when it comes out on Monday November 22." He gave the album 4 Stars out of 5.

Concept and lyrical themes

Dynasty is concept album. As stated by Vocalist Aaron Bridgewater, the album talks about the rise and fall of ancient civilizations up to present time.[1] [2] The song "The Third Reich", for instance, talks about Adolf Hitler's squadron and how they massacred many people in their strikes.[3] The song "To the Republic" talks about the United States Economy and far the Government has fallen from God.[4] [5]

Credits

As They Sleep

Production

Art

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hot Butter Podcast Episode 70 - As They Sleep. Hot Butter Podcast. Aaron. Bridgewater. Brett & Adam. December 9, 2015. February 2, 2016.
  2. Web site: As They Sleep Explains Concept Of New Album "Dynasty". Metal Underground. xFiruath. April 8, 2016.
  3. Web site: As They Sleep - The Third Reich Lyrics. Song lyrics. February 2, 2016.
  4. Web site: AS THEY SLEEP LYRICS - "Dynasty" (2010) album. Dark Lyrics. February 2, 2016.
  5. As They Sleep Extended Scenes . HM. Doug Van. Pelt. January 21, 2011. October 18, 2016.