Sylosis is not a band that improvises its identity. With The New Flesh, the British group delivers an album that doesn’t aim for radical reinvention, but rather consolidation: dense riffs, clear structure, constant aggression, and a production that prioritizes definition over chaos.
The opener, “Beneath The Surface,” is immediate and direct. There’s no slow atmospheric build—just impact from the start. It sets the tone for the sustained tension that follows. The central riff drives the album’s overall pulse.
“Erased” maintains that line but adds more dynamics. The band plays with intensity shifts that allow brief breathing room before returning to attack mode. It balances groove with technical aggression effectively.
One of the strongest moments is “All Glory, No Valour,” arguably one of the most complete tracks on the record. It has hook, structure, and aggression. It’s not just speed—it’s deliberate songwriting. It works both individually and within the album’s flow.
Midway through, “Lacerations” and “Mirror Mirror” deepen the darker tone. Sylosis demonstrates technical control without excess. The riffs are complex but purposeful, maintaining balance between virtuosity and weight.
“Spared From The Guillotine” is among the most thrash-driven moments: sharp and immediate. In contrast, “Adorn My Throne” introduces a slightly more epic atmosphere without losing heaviness.
The title track, “The New Flesh,” acts as a conceptual core. Not the most extreme, but the most representative: compact riffs, firm rhythm, and a chorus that works as a statement piece.
The clearest contrast comes with “Everywhere At Once,” which lowers intensity and introduces a more emotional tone. It may divide listeners: it adds depth for some, but disrupts the aggressive flow for others.
The closing duo, “Circle Of Swords” and “Seeds In The River,” restores heaviness and provides a firm conclusion.
Overall, The New Flesh is compact, aggressive, technically sharp, and well produced. It doesn’t revolutionize Sylosis’ sound, but it reinforces it confidently. Its greatest strength is cohesion; its limitation is limited stylistic surprise.
