Five years after “Bipolar”, Void Droid return with their new album, “Mythic”. From the very first listen, it becomes clear that Void Droid have changed — they are no longer simply the heavy rock/stoner band of the past. They have evolved into a prog heavy rock band, with the progressive element taking a dominant role on “Mythic”. The Athens-based band delivers a multilayered work, a true artistic statement that blends a prog heavy rock foundation with rich soundtrack, ethnic/folk and musical influences. Void Droid boldly change course, choosing to introduce a wide range of new elements alongside their heavy rock guitars. Yes, the heavy rock core is still there — the riffs and groove remain — but the creators of “Mythic” experiment freely and craft something genuinely impressive, engaging and different. With truly outstanding production, Void Droid captivates and inspires awe, rewarding patient listeners with new details on every spin. Unsurprisingly, the album is a concept — not in terms of a single storyline, but in that each track explores a natural phenomenon/myth. In total, we get eight myths/phenomena about nature, humanity and the bond between them. As the album unfolds, its enchanting music transports us across the globe, from Siberia to Hawaii and Venezuela. “Mythic” hides a unique musical grandeur, built on brilliant compositional ideas that launch Void Droid into the realm of truly great artists. Embrace “Mythic” and welcome Void Droid as triumphant winners — they absolutely deserve it!
♦ 9/10
Dimitris Zacharopoulos
