MILKYWAY- 'ZERO DAY' Single Review
- Tia Babatzikos
- Mar 1
- 2 min read
‘ZERO DAY’ is the latest single from progressive Perth-based metal band MiLkyWay, and it is the type of track that transcends expectations.
The main aspect that immediately stands out about 'ZERO DAY' is the fact that this track is entirely instrumental. This unique quality really draws attention to the beautifully complex and technical music that MILKYWAY have written and created.
Taking inspiration from modern progressive metal, alternative metal, and cinematic sound design, MILKYWAY have crafted a sound which captures the duality between heaviness and emotional depth.
From the moment you press play, 'ZERO DAY' is immediately technically razor-sharp and dynamic in it's sound. Melodic riffs chug against the rhythm of shifting time signatures, creating a sound that atmospheric, and in those slower moments, delicately heavy.
The conclusion of this track is especially cinematic and ethereal, as everything slows down into a single haunting whisper of a note. Ultimately I just really loved hoe effective this song was in conveying emotion in such a nuanced way.
Although ‘ZERO DAY’ lacks vocals, it did not subtract from the listening experience whatsoever. There was an emotional heaviness to this track that I think really could have only been conveyed in this way, without vocals or lyrics to drive the storytelling.
This choice allows listeners to craft their own story when listening to this track and to feel the emotions through the music more deeply.
Fans of bands like COG and TOOL will definitely want to chuck this one a listen! You can check it out by clicking the link here!
