ØVI - Hedera Helix

"‘Hedera Helix’ is a statement from a new band."

Artist: ØVI
Album Title: Hedera Helix
Record Label: Independent
Genre: Blackened Death
For Fans Of:  Ne Obliviscaris, Gojira, Dimmu Borgir, Nine Inch Nails
Release Date: February 25th, 2026

This is exactly what an EP should be. ‘Hedera Helix’ is a statement from a new band. ØVI is announcing its presence with a furious declaration. These four songs are relentless. Why waste time? Their brand of blackened death is more reminiscent of modern dissonant death metal than OSDM with tremolo picking and Satanism. I would describe the music as busy. It’s not too busy, but there aren’t many spaces to take a breath. There is a brief clean section in ‘Penanggalan’ that has a unique feel and a quick burst of alternate-picked chugs in ‘Absolve’, but the rest of the EP is a relentless assault on the senses. ‘Hedera Helix’ is fresh, and I hope it gets this band signed.

Rating:

“Great Album”

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