Votive Poison

Dark progressive alternative metal fused with seductive R&B, neo-soul, ambient pop and cinematic post-metal, 98 BPM, minor key, syncopated bounce, swung pocket, deep sub-bass, finger snaps, rim clicks, muted guitar plucks, sparse trap hi-hats and nocturnal synths, Intimate male baritone-to-tenor vocals, breathy close-miked verses, behind-the-beat phrasing, dark vowels, smooth melisma, aching falsetto, layered octaves and gospel harmonies, Patient build with recurring piano, chopped vocal post-chorus, false climaxes and sudden silence, Gradually add distorted bass, downtuned guitars and massive stop-start riffs, Drums blend R&B groove, ghost notes, linear gospel fills, intricate cymbals and explosive metal power, Finish with a huge half-time breakdown, screamed climax, soaring final chorus, then fragile piano and heartbeat kick, Polished, cavernous, addictive, devotional and dangerous