Heavy Song of the Week: Sigh Transform into Melodic Folk Metal Magicians on “Unputenpu”
Sigh transform once more, this time into a melodic folk metal band and even bringing along Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt for a soaring guitar solo on "Unputenpu." Heavy Song of the Week: Sigh Transform into Melodic Folk Metal Magicians on “Unputenpu” Langdon Hickman
This week, Heavy Song of the Week shines a spotlight on Sigh's new single "Unputenpu" from their upcoming album Goh-Ka. The melodic folk metal track showcases a departure from Sigh's usual progressive metal style, as they incorporate Japanese traditional instrumentation and a sing-song melody that brings a pleasant shock to listeners.
The song is reminiscent of Turisas, a now-defunct folk metal band that successfully connected with a wider audience by blending death metal with more accessible elements. Sigh's guest guitar solo by Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth adds a familiar touch, with a harmonization that combines elements of heavy metal and UFO/Scorpions, deviating from Åkerfeldt's typical soloing patterns.
The combination of traditional folk elements and heavy metal prowess in this track is a testament to Sigh's versatility and their ability to maintain their unique, grandiloquent sound while becoming more commercially accessible. This makes "Unputenpu" our Heavy Song of the Week.
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