Harakiri For The Sky, a desperate cry resonating with love, death and loss blended with atmospheric modern death metal sounds will unleash their next album titled Scorched Earth. Established in 2011, by multi-instrumentalist M.S. and vocalist J.J., their recognition for pushing sound boundaries and modern tech metal elements has set them apart from the rest of the scene. With a phenomenal performance at the Inferno Metal Festival in Oslo, Norway in 2023, Harakiri For the Sky is carrying the flag to their own tune.

The titled album Scorched Earth, by Harakiri For The Sky is packed with atmospheric melodic tracks. What comes to mind when describing this album is heart aching melancholy, suited for lovers of pain and suffering. Not only are the vocals by J.J. deeply emotional but the screams of despair in each track are ghastly and drag the listener to a dark atmosphere. Encompassed with sounds of ominous guitars, and rhythmic drums the track “Heal Me” will consume the fire within. With dreary piano notes, track “Without You I’m Just A Sad Song”, kicks off transitioning to a melodic guitar riff filled with rich drumming, glued by the harrowing vocals of J.J. . With Fervid sounds, the album delivers impactful string, and vicious drum work. It is without a doubt, Harakiri For The Sky has delivered a solemn requiem for the lost souls seeking for salvation in desperate times.

This album will feed the soul of those in search for a romantic ballad, screaming in rage and sorrow. An electrical charge is delivered with track “Too Late For Goodbyes”, this track is featuring Serena Cherry/ Svalbarduk- this is the track that will resuscitate you from your dying bed.  A fantastic cover of Radiohead’s song “Street Spirit” can be heard in this album. A romantically brutal rendition just what melancholy is about. Musically inclined, with cries of desperation, this album has elements of technical death melodic metal astounding sounds and atmospheric notes. Make sure to get a copy of Scorched Earth out on January 24, 2025 via AOP Records.

By Jose Barrientos