RAIGO - Mistress of Night
Metal, Rock
Australia
Overall Impression: Blending enigmatic intensity and tasteful brutality, RAIGO delivers an ode to seduction and the temptresses that wield it in their 2021 single, "Mistress of Night"! Monolithic walls of distortion mingle with bright and mysterious modal riffs to generate an energy of intrigue and sudden despair - brilliantly mirroring the allure and subsequent peril that befall those who engage with the archetypical "Mistress of Night".
Strongest Point(s): RAIGO's overall feel is incredible - wielding a massive and powerful sound while remaining tonally rich and musically engaging throughout! From the first moments, "Mistress of Night" reveals the group's love for the style and passion for the craft - drawing listeners in quickly with a deceptively bright central riff. This modal sound prompts an energy of excitement and intrigue in the listener and allows for jarring and impactful deviations from expectation as the track progresses. As the song enters the pre-chorus, the established progression takes on weight and grit - ascending with a sense of darkness and dread before the chorus reveals the true nature of the Mistress and the power of her thrall. Powerful moments like the return to the chorus at 2:00 showcase brutal vocal control with viscerally satisfying results, taking the layered vocal tones and expanding them for brief variations that keep the listener riveted! All together, the elemements at work in "Mistress of Night" deliver an immersive and intense listening experience with deep re-playability!
Target Audience Appeal: Fans of Metal, Alt. Metal, Nu Metal, and any surrounding subgenres will find plenty to dig into with "Mistress of Night" - the 2021 single revealing a narrative skill and powerhouse sound at work in RAIGO, prompting eager ears towards whatever the group produces next! - Jon W.
Artist target suggestions: System Of A Down, Disturbed, Korn, Slipknot, Snot, Deftones, Pulse Ultra, Tool, Powerman 5000, Gojira, Drowning Pool, Animals As Leaders, Soilwork, Mushroomhead, Fear Factory, Mastodon, Sylosis, Opeth, Kataklysm, Behemoth, Killer Be Killed, Leprous, Soen, Lamb of God, Machine Head
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About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists across a wide range of genres.