Review: “Ordhalia” by 5RAND

Taking their name from a chance encounter with a shaman and a South African 5 Rand coin, as a band Italian Metal act 5Rand symbolizes unexpected paths and transformative experiences. Since their inception in 2015 their music has explored themes of identity, emotional detachment, philosophy and human resilience, all woven together with elements of Melodic

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Produced by Marco Mastrobuono (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Kreator, Opeth) at Fascination Street Studios, the third album from Italian Heavy Metal act 5Rand has officially arrived via Art Gates Records. In celebration of that the band have shared a music video for title track “Ordhalia” while warning of their sonic evolution. The

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