29 September 2022

Review: SCROLLKEEPER - Auto da Fe


SCROLLKEEPER - “Auto da Fe” Full-length 2021
Scrollkeeper is a Traditional Heavy Metal act hailing from Houston, Texas that specializes in high energy, anthemic original material that is reminiscent of Metal’s halcyon days. After giving birth to their first baby, “Path to Glory” EP in September 2018, Scrollkeeper has recorded several singles and these are part of their chronology in releasing their stunning debut full-length album, “Auto da Fe” which has been officially released (digitally) on June 19, 2020. A total of 11 songs have been featured, including an instrumental on the first track (as an intro). The CD version released by the Brazilian label True Metal Records has also inserted two additional bonus songs including “Hellion”, a W.A.S.P. cover. This is an album that is truly the best in many aspects; songwriting, recording quality and sound production. I think Scrollkeeper is also influenced by the power/speed/thrash metal sub-genres based on the high-pitched vocals and the guitar riffs. In many cases, Traditional Heavy Metal that is truly classic and epic is dominant in overall presentations of the band. Recommended for all metalbangers!