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The band was formed in 2008 and in the five years of their history, they have already released two demos as well as one album. “A View from Above“ is the second album of this active six-piece. The record was co-financed through crowdfunding, and as we know from the film “Iron Sky“, it can also fund large projects.
So it only raises a brief eyebrow of surprise when you hear the fat production blasting from the speakers. Fat but not overly done, rather very fitting for a band that has dedicated itself to Melodic Death Metal and garnishes it with female vocals. I must honestly admit, I’m into that.
DEADEND IN VENICE manages to pair the hardness of Death Metal with a female voice that always finds the right tone between angelic singing and powerful vocals. Annabell Klein's voice stands out positively, as it is always heard powerfully as a singing voice. There’s no aggressive screeching or attempts to reach heights that the vocal cords can’t handle. Annabell knows how to handle her voice. This gives the music something special.
However, I don’t want to overlook the five men in the band. They also do their job very well. The songs are musically demanding, technically well played, and Christian Litzba's growls fit perfectly into the songs. Even heavy tracks like “A Glow in the Dark“ are mastered perfectly by the band and their two singers. There’s no attempt to be someone they are not. DEADEND IN VENICE can do it, and that’s why they do it!
The two vocalists skillfully alternate, resulting in powerful, melodic Death Metal paired with clear vocal parts that make the record, and indeed the whole band, something special.
For me, alongside the Spaniards from Ankor, one of the truly worthwhile bands that pair Melodic Death Metal with female vocals.
