The deathcore resurgence that has become a big thing in the last few years has another strong entry with Imperium Delirium. The symphonic and theatrical elements are not over the top or take too much attention away from the band, and I think that’s to Shadow Of Intent’s credit because they definitely showcase a lot of skill. Ben’s vocals and growls all sound clear and ferocious. You can tell there was some time spent on perfecting that along with the technical guitar playing which has highlights through the 55-minute runtime. Adding Corpsegrinder to a symphonic deathmetal style for a song was also a stroke of genius. This album is as heavy as it is dark. You can get exhausted and overwhelmed with so much going on at any minute. You aren’t given a rest and you lose your senses after a bit. Shadow Of Intent aren’t interested in giving a breather though. Not only will Shadow Of Intent fans dig this, deathcore fans in general have a lot to get behind with Imperium Delirium. 8/10
“Shadow of Intent is an American deathcore band from Connecticut. They formed in 2013 as a Halo-themed studio project by Ben Duerr and Chris Wiseman. They are not signed to a label and have released all their albums independently. “ (Wiki)
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Shadow Of Intent Imperium Delirium
