CELLARDOOR
A Place For Torment And Pain
SELF-RELEASED Fresh-faced Belgians find themselves in limbo
A lot of credit must be given to this Belgian quartet for creating a confident concept, image and debut album having formed just two years ago. Centred around the nine circles of Hell and seven deadly sins, A Place For Torment And Pain aims to do something unique on each track, from venomous opener Invidia/ Envy’s spite to the melancholic synths of Luxuria/Lust. There are certainly motifs of both the nu metal and metalcore styles that they proclaim to fall under, from brutish beatdowns to an appreciation of Korn’s bounce and darker moments that befits the gloomy context. However, while there are a lot of interesting moments to admire, very little of CellarDoor’s execution makes a lasting impression once Avaritia/Avarice draws to a close.