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Angry Metal Guy @[email protected] · 2025-02-22 · 16:03 UTC

Cantu Ignis – The Fathomless Dominion Review

By Twelve

When I recently commented that I miss Eternal Tears of Sorrow, the universe must have heard me. Or, at least, Steel Druhm did, as he spied from our vast promo pit The Fathomless Dominion, the sophomore full-length from US-based Cantu Ignis, an album allegedly recommended for fans of Eternal Tears of Sorrow (among others). Now, I’ll admit, lately I’ve been a bit picky with my review promos, but that simple reference was enough for me to cheerfully go in blind. Cantu Ignis base their sound off of quite a few legends of the melodic death metal scene, which is a great way to get some attention (hey, it worked on me), but also a good way to raise expectations. How do Cantu Ignis stack up to their idols?

The symphonic/melodic death metal tag Cantu Ignis placed on The Fathomless Dominion is an apt one, with some elements of black metal in the mix. Evoking the aforementioned Mors Principium Est, Kalmah, and, yes, Eternal Tears of Sorrow, the music here is vicious, thunderous, and often beautiful, equally likely to pummel blast beats and heavy riffs as to let synths dance across the arena. The skill and variety of each player build a balance that keeps things lively. Guitars and keys are equally likely to maintain melody, but the melody is always there, whether in the form of the sweeping leads that adorn the breakneck title track or the twinkling keys that decorate the comparatively mid-paced “Buried Planet.” The Fathomless Dominion is a good example of leads-led melodeath that shies away from neither heavy, angry moments (“Survey the Sun”), nor heavy keys used to make a melody stick (“The Fathomless Dominion”). This is a great setup for an album in this genre.

I get the sense that Cantu Ignis wanted each song on The Fathomless Dominion to showcase a different side of their style. “Survey the Sun” is the only song to use October Falls-esque acoustic interludes, for example, while “Within the Mind of Hell” takes a sweeping, epic approach largely absent from the rest of the album. Of course, with only six songs spanning thirty-seven minutes, it isn’t surprising that each one does something different. What is a bit surprising is just how many ideas Cantu Ignis fit into that fairly small timeframe—keys solos and guitar solos, heavy bass, and so many riffs. Perhaps the most consistent things on the album are the snarling vocals and speedy drums, which consistently take the complex route to get to where they’re going. In essence, there is a lot going on across The Fathomless Dominion, and the majority of it is very strong melodeath magic.

If there’s any issue with The Fathomless Dominion, it’s the same as its strength—a lot of stuff happening at once. Most songs have distinct structures and all repeat themes, but it often doesn’t feel that way; “Buried Planet,” for example, definitely has a chorus but by the time I get to the end of the album I can’t remember anything about it. It’s strong in the moment—a mid-paced burner, as I mentioned earlier, and a great break after the wildness of “Survey the Sun”—but with so much going on, it struggles to maintain an identity. Similarly, “A Reality Deceased” reminds me of Symbolik, in that it has some awesome, sweeping passages that evoke terrifying heights with intensity. Unfortunately, those passages are all I really take away from it. On the bright side, most everything sounds good; all instruments are clear-sounding and strong (with the exception of the snare drum, which sounds too click-y for my tastes). It allows me to hear pretty much everything going on—Cantu Ignis’s greatest strength but also a potential setback for The Fathomless Dominion.

I love the sound that Cantu Ignis have here; I love the way The Fathomless Dominion makes me feel. There are many great moments throughout a mere thirty-seven minutes, and a rock-solid foundation of modern melodeath goodness. The Fathomless Dominion is a great example of art that shows a little too much of a good thing. The good news is that all of it is good—I can only imagine that the next one will be even better.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 1,441 kbps WAV
Label: Self-release
Websites: cantuignis.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/Cantu-Ignis
Releases Worldwide: February 14th, 2025

#2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #CantuIgnis #EternalTearsOfSorrow #Feb25 #Kalmah #MelodicDeathMetal #MorsPrincipiumEst #OctoberFalls #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease #Symbolik #SymphonicBlackMetal #TheFathomlessDominion

#thefathomlessdominion #symphonicblackmetal #symbolik #selfrelease #reviews #review

Angry Metal Guy @[email protected] · 2025-02-22 · 16:03 UTC

Cantu Ignis – The Fathomless Dominion Review

By Twelve

When I recently commented that I miss Eternal Tears of Sorrow, the universe must have heard me. Or, at least, Steel Druhm did, as he spied from our vast promo pit The Fathomless Dominion, the sophomore full-length from US-based Cantu Ignis, an album allegedly recommended for fans of Eternal Tears of Sorrow (among others). Now, I’ll admit, lately I’ve been a bit picky with my review promos, but that simple reference was enough for me to cheerfully go in blind. Cantu Ignis base their sound off of quite a few legends of the melodic death metal scene, which is a great way to get some attention (hey, it worked on me), but also a good way to raise expectations. How do Cantu Ignis stack up to their idols?

The symphonic/melodic death metal tag Cantu Ignis placed on The Fathomless Dominion is an apt one, with some elements of black metal in the mix. Evoking the aforementioned Mors Principium Est, Kalmah, and, yes, Eternal Tears of Sorrow, the music here is vicious, thunderous, and often beautiful, equally likely to pummel blast beats and heavy riffs as to let synths dance across the arena. The skill and variety of each player build a balance that keeps things lively. Guitars and keys are equally likely to maintain melody, but the melody is always there, whether in the form of the sweeping leads that adorn the breakneck title track or the twinkling keys that decorate the comparatively mid-paced “Buried Planet.” The Fathomless Dominion is a good example of leads-led melodeath that shies away from neither heavy, angry moments (“Survey the Sun”), nor heavy keys used to make a melody stick (“The Fathomless Dominion”). This is a great setup for an album in this genre.

I get the sense that Cantu Ignis wanted each song on The Fathomless Dominion to showcase a different side of their style. “Survey the Sun” is the only song to use October Falls-esque acoustic interludes, for example, while “Within the Mind of Hell” takes a sweeping, epic approach largely absent from the rest of the album. Of course, with only six songs spanning thirty-seven minutes, it isn’t surprising that each one does something different. What is a bit surprising is just how many ideas Cantu Ignis fit into that fairly small timeframe—keys solos and guitar solos, heavy bass, and so many riffs. Perhaps the most consistent things on the album are the snarling vocals and speedy drums, which consistently take the complex route to get to where they’re going. In essence, there is a lot going on across The Fathomless Dominion, and the majority of it is very strong melodeath magic.

If there’s any issue with The Fathomless Dominion, it’s the same as its strength—a lot of stuff happening at once. Most songs have distinct structures and all repeat themes, but it often doesn’t feel that way; “Buried Planet,” for example, definitely has a chorus but by the time I get to the end of the album I can’t remember anything about it. It’s strong in the moment—a mid-paced burner, as I mentioned earlier, and a great break after the wildness of “Survey the Sun”—but with so much going on, it struggles to maintain an identity. Similarly, “A Reality Deceased” reminds me of Symbolik, in that it has some awesome, sweeping passages that evoke terrifying heights with intensity. Unfortunately, those passages are all I really take away from it. On the bright side, most everything sounds good; all instruments are clear-sounding and strong (with the exception of the snare drum, which sounds too click-y for my tastes). It allows me to hear pretty much everything going on—Cantu Ignis’s greatest strength but also a potential setback for The Fathomless Dominion.

I love the sound that Cantu Ignis have here; I love the way The Fathomless Dominion makes me feel. There are many great moments throughout a mere thirty-seven minutes, and a rock-solid foundation of modern melodeath goodness. The Fathomless Dominion is a great example of art that shows a little too much of a good thing. The good news is that all of it is good—I can only imagine that the next one will be even better.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 1,441 kbps WAV
Label: Self-release
Websites: cantuignis.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/Cantu-Ignis
Releases Worldwide: February 14th, 2025

#2025 #30 #AmericanMetal #CantuIgnis #EternalTearsOfSorrow #Feb25 #Kalmah #MelodicDeathMetal #MorsPrincipiumEst #OctoberFalls #Review #Reviews #SelfRelease #Symbolik #SymphonicBlackMetal #TheFathomlessDominion

#americanmetal #cantuignis #eternaltearsofsorrow #feb25 #kalmah #melodicdeathmetal

Sco :progress: :flag_mm: @[email protected] · 2024-08-01 · 04:33 UTC

Coraline 15th Anniversary - #FathomEvents

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/coraline-15th-anniversary/?cmp=ST_Fathom_int_Coraline_nat_email_Inclusions&_hsmi=317966506
#Coraline is returning to #theaters for her 15th Anniversary. Dates are between Aug 15-22. If you're interested, click on the Tickets button in the corner of the site to find a #Cinema near you.
#cinemastodon #Animation #Film #StopMotion #StopMo #Laika #Movies

#movies #laika #stopmo #stopmotion #film #animation

Lady Wicket💗 @[email protected] · 2024-05-04 · 08:34 UTC

“Through the fathomless deeps of space swims the star turtle Great A’Tuin, bearing on its back the four giant elephants who carry on their shoulders the mass of the Discworld. A tiny sun and moon spin around them, on a complicated orbit to induce seasons, so probably nowhere else in the multiverse is it sometimes necessary for an elephant to cock a leg to allow the sun to go past.”
Terry Pratchett; Wyrd Sisters
#Discworld #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarDay ⭐️✨🌟💫🤩🐘

#discworld #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarday

Lady Wicket💗 @[email protected] · 2024-05-04 · 08:34 UTC

“Through the fathomless deeps of space swims the star turtle Great A’Tuin, bearing on its back the four giant elephants who carry on their shoulders the mass of the Discworld. A tiny sun and moon spin around them, on a complicated orbit to induce seasons, so probably nowhere else in the multiverse is it sometimes necessary for an elephant to cock a leg to allow the sun to go past.”
Terry Pratchett; Wyrd Sisters
#Discworld #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarDay ⭐️✨🌟💫🤩🐘

#discworld #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarday

Lady Wicket💗 @[email protected] · 2024-05-04 · 08:34 UTC

“Through the fathomless deeps of space swims the star turtle Great A’Tuin, bearing on its back the four giant elephants who carry on their shoulders the mass of the Discworld. A tiny sun and moon spin around them, on a complicated orbit to induce seasons, so probably nowhere else in the multiverse is it sometimes necessary for an elephant to cock a leg to allow the sun to go past.”
Terry Pratchett; Wyrd Sisters
#Discworld #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarDay ⭐️✨🌟💫🤩🐘

#discworld #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarday

Lady Wicket💗 @[email protected] · 2024-05-04 · 08:34 UTC

“Through the fathomless deeps of space swims the star turtle Great A’Tuin, bearing on its back the four giant elephants who carry on their shoulders the mass of the Discworld. A tiny sun and moon spin around them, on a complicated orbit to induce seasons, so probably nowhere else in the multiverse is it sometimes necessary for an elephant to cock a leg to allow the sun to go past.”
Terry Pratchett; Wyrd Sisters
#Discworld #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarDay ⭐️✨🌟💫🤩🐘

#starwarday #maythefourthbewithyou #discworld

Lady Wicket💗 @[email protected] · 2024-05-04 · 08:34 UTC

“Through the fathomless deeps of space swims the star turtle Great A’Tuin, bearing on its back the four giant elephants who carry on their shoulders the mass of the Discworld. A tiny sun and moon spin around them, on a complicated orbit to induce seasons, so probably nowhere else in the multiverse is it sometimes necessary for an elephant to cock a leg to allow the sun to go past.”
Terry Pratchett; Wyrd Sisters
#Discworld #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #StarWarDay ⭐️✨🌟💫🤩🐘

#discworld #maythefourthbewithyou #starwarday

Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @[email protected] · 2025-08-29 · 15:11 UTC

Movie TV Tech Geeks #MovieNews #PrimitiveWar #FathomEvents This New 'Jurassic Park' Replacement Debuts With Heart-Pounding Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score http://dlvr.it/TMm3TF

#movienews #primitivewar #fathomevents

Sco :progress: :flag_mm: @[email protected] · 2024-08-23 · 02:59 UTC

Just out of #Coraline's #FathomEvent for her 15th anniversary. I honestly could not tell you what was remastered. But I didnt watch in 3D. Even so, some of the bits meant for 3D still have this great motion to them that's enjoyable in not-3D. Still enjoy the flow of this story. Also need to get this soundtrack.

After credits, there was a cool roundtable w/ vet & new animators on 08 methods, & current. How computers have helped, & how it's just as long a process.
#Animation #StopMotion #Laika

#coraline #fathomevent #animation #stopmotion #laika

Sco :progress: :flag_mm: @[email protected] · 2024-08-23 · 02:59 UTC

Just out of #Coraline's #FathomEvent for her 15th anniversary. I honestly could not tell you what was remastered. But I didnt watch in 3D. Even so, some of the bits meant for 3D still have this great motion to them that's enjoyable in not-3D. Still enjoy the flow of this story. Also need to get this soundtrack.

After credits, there was a cool roundtable w/ vet & new animators on 08 methods, & current. How computers have helped, & how it's just as long a process.
#Animation #StopMotion #Laika

#coraline #fathomevent #animation #stopmotion #laika

Sco :progress: :flag_mm: @[email protected] · 2024-08-23 · 02:59 UTC

Just out of #Coraline's #FathomEvent for her 15th anniversary. I honestly could not tell you what was remastered. But I didnt watch in 3D. Even so, some of the bits meant for 3D still have this great motion to them that's enjoyable in not-3D. Still enjoy the flow of this story. Also need to get this soundtrack.

After credits, there was a cool roundtable w/ vet & new animators on 08 methods, & current. How computers have helped, & how it's just as long a process.
#Animation #StopMotion #Laika

#laika #stopmotion #animation #fathomevent #coraline