Album Review – Echoes of a Dying World / Revelations EP (2026)

A sonic response to a world in transition, this Belgian Melodic Death Metal outfit is unleashing upon us their new five-track EP, offering more of their powerful blend of aggressive energy and atmospheric depth.

Not just a band, but a sonic response to a world in transition, Mol, Belgium-based Melodic Death Metal outfit Echoes of a Dying World is unleashing upon humanity their new five-track EP, titled Revelations, following up on their 2022 debut EP Before The Fall and their 2023 full-length album Tribulation. Currently formed of frontwoman Tine Vanmuysen, guitarists Michiel Debie and Wim Melis, bassist Gert Cools, and drummer Jasper Vreys, the band offers an overdose of their signature sound, a powerful blend of aggressive energy and atmospheric depth led by the versatile and commanding vocals of Tine Vanmuysen, and the fact the album is self-released by the band makes things even more organic, visceral and captivating.

Featuring guest vocals by Tijs Vanneste (of Oceans of Sadness), the opening track Iskariot presents a melancholic, serene intro that suddenly explodes into a vicious melodeath attack by the band led by the she-demon gnarls by Tine, while the guitars by Michiel and Wim transpire aggression. And Gert and Jasper craft a thunderous atmosphere armed with their respective bass and drums in The Rupture, bringing elements from the Groove Metal played by Lamb of God to their sound; whereas the band continues to spread violence and groove in Generational Curses, with the scorching riffs blasted by the band’s guitar duo offering Tine exactly what she needs to roar like a beast. Mathematical Design is perfect for some vigorous headbanging, with Michiel, Wim and Gert hammering their strings nonstop; while lastly we face Systems in the Dark, presenting nuances of Southern and Sludge Metal added to their core sonority. Furthermore, Tine beautifully alternates between deep clean vocals and devilish gnarls, adding even more depth to their music.

Having carved out a unique space within the Melodic Death Metal scene by embracing total musical freedom and refusing to be bound by genre tropes, Echoes of a Dying World are paving an exciting path ahead of them with the release of Revelations. Having said that, you can get to know more about those talented Belgians, their tour dates, plans for the future and so on by following them on Facebook and on Instagram, stream their first-class melodeath on any platform such as Spotify, and of course, purchase a copy of their killer new EP from their own BandCamp. In summary, fans of the classic sound blasted by renowned acts like In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and Paradise Lost will certainly have an amazing time listening to the five tracks in Revelations, inspiring Echoes of a Dying World to keep echoing their dark and heavy music to all four corners of the earth in the coming years.

Best moments of the album: Iskariot and Generational Curses.

Worst moments of the album: None.

Released in 2026 Independent

Track listing
1. Iskariot 6:03
2. The Rupture 4:59
3. Generational Curses 5:08
4. Mathematical Design 4:40
5. Systems in the Dark 7:11

Band members
Tine Vanmuysen – vocals
Michiel Debie – guitar
Wim Melis – guitar
Gert Cools – bass
Jasper Vreys – drums

Guest musician
Tijs Vanneste – vocals on “Iskariot”