{"id":605449,"date":"2026-07-26T19:37:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T19:37:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/605449\/"},"modified":"2026-07-26T19:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T19:37:12","slug":"sinsid-all-that-remains-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/605449\/","title":{"rendered":"Sinsid – All That Remains Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"In 2012, lead vocalist Terje Singh Sidhu got together with a rag-tag group of musicians to form some \u201980s heavy metal worship called Sinsid<\/strong>. From Rogaland, on the western coast of Norway, this quintet has now written four full-length records, beginning with 2018\u2019s Mission from Hell. Classic heavy metal is a crowded field, no doubt sparked by nostalgia for the brilliance of some of the foundational stuff written by Iron Maiden<\/strong>, Judas Priest<\/strong>, and Blind Guardian<\/strong>, to name just a few. It\u2019s the genre that allows one to write the sort of catchy guitar hooks and anthemic vocal choruses that can sprout hair on your chest. But it\u2019s also easy for bands to slip through the cracks if they\u2019re not able to elevate themselves above the pack. Let\u2019s see how Sinsid<\/strong> stacks up on their latest LP, All That Remains.<\/p>\n

Sinsid<\/strong> has composed a collection of catchy mid-tempo tunes that do their best to summon early Judas Priest<\/strong>, Blind Guardian<\/strong>, and Accept<\/strong>. From classic-sounding opening riffs to galloping blast beats and catchy choruses, Sinsid<\/strong> have not only done their homework regarding their influences, but have crafted some worthy tunes that sound great to boot. The energetic \u201cSarcophagus\u201d recalls a thrashier time in Judas Priest<\/strong>\u2019s timeline, while the ample use of backup vocalists hark back to the Blind Guardian<\/strong> of a twilight world, particularly on the catchy \u201cPioneers\u201d and inspired closer, \u201cLords of the Northern Land.\u201d There\u2019s even a touch of Sabaton<\/strong> on \u201cAzad Hind,\u201d a rollicking bit of history about a fighting force that sought to \u201cliberate India from the British Empire.\u201d Sidhu serves as the heart of the music, with a vocal performance reminiscent of a much huskier Mark Tornillo (Accept<\/strong>). While he\u2019s not a technically proficient singer, doing more shouting than actual singing, he provides grit and shows a real passion for the music.<\/p>\n

\ufeffAll That Remains by SINSID<\/a><\/p>\n

Some solid mixing on All That Remains elevates the material by allowing the instruments room to shine. Often the measuring stick for solid production values is the presence of bass, and Grzegorz Urba\u0144ski\u2019s fretwork is an omnipresent beast, serving as an important backbone throughout the record. The guitars from Jostein Mar\u00f8 and Erik Westerlund also sound crisp and clear, even when the riffs could use a kick in the pants now and then. The two make the most of their talent on the standout tracks like \u201cSarcophagus\u201d and the brief solos they\u2019re allotted per song, including one that\u2019s quite good on \u201cThe Horror (I Know).\u201d The vocal approach is the true heart and soul of the music. The mix gives Sidhu\u2019s voice prominence, to the point that he almost sounds like a different vocalist compared to 2022\u2019s In Victory. He\u2019s louder here, though not always in a bad way. Sinsid<\/strong> also give prominence to the many backup vocalists who participate, and this turns out to be a wise choice. The use of backup vocals goes a long way in amping up the music and providing a sense of brotherhood that I think serves as Sinsid<\/strong>\u2019s truest identity.<\/p>\n

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While mostly consistent in level of quality content, All That Remains does suffer a few dips here and there as well as some struggles with originality. Sinsid<\/strong>\u2019s largest blunder is opening the record with \u201cAll That Remains,\u201d a bit of a downer thematically, as Sidhu sings about \u201chumanity betrayed.\u201d Outside of that, the track\u2019s also not particularly energetic, and it highlights Sinsid<\/strong>\u2019s penchant for too much repetition. Sinsid<\/strong> also make a few choices down the stretch that make their love for their influences a little too obvious. \u201cBreaking All the Rules\u201d has a title and chorus that are a bit too on the nose for Judas Priest<\/strong>\u2019s \u201cBreaking the Law,\u201d while the chorus to \u201cLawless Hunter\u201d (\u201cYou better run for cover\u201d) feels like a lesser version of \u201cRun to the Hills.\u201d Don\u2019t get me wrong, these are quality songs; they just unwisely invite comparisons to better ones.<\/p>\n

So Sinsid<\/strong> may not have quite separated themselves from their influences or the myriad other classic heavy metal bands, but they have at least created an enjoyable record. It\u2019s a challenging genre to stand out in, saturated as it is and full of a rich history of some of the best bands the metal genre has to offer. All That Remains proves that Sinsid<\/strong> can write a fun lick or two, and sometimes that\u2019s all you need to have a good time.<\/p>\n

Rating<\/strong>: 3.0\/5.0
DR<\/strong>: 8 | Format Reviewed<\/strong>: 320 kbps mp3
Label<\/strong>: Pitch Black Records<\/a>
Websites<\/strong>: Bandcamp<\/a> | Facebook<\/a>
Releases Worldwide<\/strong>: July 10th, 2026<\/p>\n

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