With steadfast ambition and faith in leaving their comfort zone, French Industrial and Groove Metal band Dagoba have made a bold return with their first album in five years, By Night (Napalm Records). While some songs share a familiar territory for the group, others reveal a whole new side to them. Chugging guitars and double-bass drums unveil a certain fierceness in the electronic hooks, while frontman Shawter adds his lionhearted approach to vocal dynamics.
When thinking of France’s metal scene, likelihood is that the bands that spring to mind are on the cusp of originality and innovation; the likes of Gojira and Alcest encompassing a wide spectrum and proving to be groundbreaking acts. But like any country, it of course also has plenty cookie cutter bands who have an all too familiar style and sound. Enter veterans Dagoba with their latest (and awkwardly titled) Post Mortem Nihil Est.Continue reading
French modern metal act Dagoba, have never managed to break into the scene outside of their own country, despite writing and recording truly excellent material. With the release of newest album ‘Post Mortem Nihil Est’, they are hoping to change that, vocalist Shawter reveals exclusively to Ghost Cult…Continue reading
