"Væ Victis" by Akiavel now on all streaming platforms

"Væ Victis" by Akiavel now on all streaming platforms

"2021 could be the year for Akiavel, then, a group of French upstarts who are keen on leaning into the genre’s heavier side (think: later At the Gates and Carcass). On their latest single, “Frozen Beauties,” the band expertly weave Amott-worthy riffs and composition with roaring, dynamic vocals, and the result is hard to turn away from: this band’s got something." - Metal Sucks

“Akiavel has just hit very hard with "Vae Victis”, which, for yours truly, will certainly place itself in my annual top 10. Everything is meticulously thought out, the whole is very efficient and shows flawless dynamism. The rhythmic changes without incessance, the riffing is murderous and the rhythm section acts as a nuclear power station, without forgetting the dark vocals of Auré. Here, there is no room for weariness, "Vae Victis " is a warhead which will explode everything in its path and which will leave no survivors.” - Spirit Of Metal

“Vae Victis” is a giant of a Death Metal album! AKIAVEL deliver a mix of modern melodic Death Metal with epic melodies and traditional Death Metal as well as Thrash Metal elements. The album is fast, brutal, dark, and an upgrade on their debut album. With “Vae Victis”, AKIAVEL develop their own Death Metal sound further and “Vae Victis” gives them a distinctive uniqueness and own identity as a band."- Metal-Temple

“‘Væ Victis’ is so savagely acerbic it sears the flesh from your face as you listen! It is one of the best albums I have had the pleasure of hearing so far this year. They have set the bar extremely high.” - Metal Talk

“I am not exaggerating if I tell you that we are facing one of the biggest discoveries within extreme metal, due to the attractiveness of its style, the care of its sound, the strength they transmit and not last less important, the powerful voice of Auré and how well he writes the songs and then brings it to his spectacular voice. Do not lose track of it, I recommend it assiduously.” - Rock In Spain

“Bottom line? This is a very impressive album...” - Sleeping Village Reviews

French death metal band AKIAVEL have unleased their critically acclaimed album "“Væ Victis”" on all streaming platforms. Listen to the album on:

“Væ Victis” is a concept album that explores the darkest and most depraved spaces of the human psyche. Further evolving their sound, AKIAVEL takes a radical approach to their musical assault, consuming the listener with dizzying maelstroms of chaos. “Væ Victis” embodies the word “death,” putting forth an intrusive battery of blistering guitars, pummeling drums, and scathing vocals that culminates in one of the most robust death metal records the genre has seen yet.

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