Release date: 12th July 2024
You can always rely on Project Silence to put out solid, memorable releases, and their third album The Void is no exception to this. As a decent chunk of the album has already been released as singles, with all of them being excellent so far, I already had high hopes moving into a full-length release, and they absolutely did not let me down.
Project Silence play a sort of effortless blend of industrial, metal and synthwave, bringing it all together into a strong mix. The Void showcases all facets of their sound, and it’s a varied yet consistent collection of songs, progressing seamlessly from one song to the next.
Opener Rip The Flesh gets things moving nicely (I can already see this song going down an absolute storm live!) and the energy from both the instrumentation and vocals is fantastic. There’s a definite urgency to the song, somehow, and it really leaves a lasting impression on you as it comes to a close. Another highlight is Blood Moon, which also features on the album in two forms – one with vocals and one without – and after listening extensively to both versions I still can’t decide which version I prefer. It doesn’t feel like the instrumental version is lacking in any way, and at the same time the slightly rougher vibe the vocal-version has really makes the track feel mighty.
Cult is another highlight. It was already a favourite of mine prior to hearing it on The Void but it somehow feels even more powerful at this point of the album, hitting you hard after following the slightly slower track Leech.
Although a lot of The Void was already familiar to me prior to hearing the album in full, it’s a similar story as to how I took the latest Atreyu album (which was essentially three previously-released EPs alongside three new songs compiled together in a new order to somehow create a whole different beast). Hearing these songs, in this particular order, really works and it makes for an addictive listen that I already can’t stop coming back to. Project Silence always deliver – but with The Void, this is their best release to date.
