Digital in Blue's "Cult of Mountains" continues to blaze its own trail through progressive metal with "Cult of Mountains," the latest passage from its instrumental EP, "The Cultist". But this is more than music, it is a seismic experience. The song sounds like a field recording from some ruined cosmos, where five warring cults have crashed headlong into the same shattered timeline, and every little riff or rhythm is jockeying for prominence.
"Cult of Mountains" arrives with tectonic force, its aggressive guitars lock together in rhythmically complex patterns that twist and turn like a fault line under strain. But it's not all bristling brawn the modern synth textures woven into the song lend a distinctly contemporary edge. It's a rare blend of old-school prog intensity and electronic production savvy, where every meter shift and stuttered rhythm catches the listener off balance.
This is instrumental music that ripples like a story, drawing you through tension and release and the intricate architecture of its composition without ever sounding mechanical. It belongs in playlists or outlets that champion rhythm-driven, striking metal with a mind of its own.
Digital in Blue proves adept at both storytelling and technical prowess with "Cult of Mountains." It's dense and unpredictable but precise, a complex blueprint of sound that rewards close listening while packing plenty of gut-level punch. For anyone who enjoys progressive metal that is aggressive and forward-thinking, this is an essential listen.