Meka Nism: The War Inside[/caption]Meka Nism: The War Inside
Review - by Robin ErvolinaOrlando, Florida's metal pioneers Meka Nism self-release their newest LP The War Inside on May 10, 2018. I say "pioneers" because Orlando Weekly's Best Metal Band of 2017 is much more than a genre; they're trail blazers. They experiment with melodies, dipping their toes in and out of a pool of sounds and influences. Then, they combine these creative expressions with the most important element of their music: the message. Meka Nism doesn't just deliver thrashing tunes; it seeks to deliver listeners from their own wars inside.
Perhaps my point of view is skewed, but if so, it's skewed toward truth. When I interviewed front woman Meka last year, I was overcome with admiration. She is well-traveled, cultured, compassionate, and intuitive. She exudes a strong desire to guide people. I attended her performance at WJRR's Earthday Birthday a few weeks later and watched as the audience pressed against the rail, and appeared to connect with the band on a personal level. The colorful shaman Meka released her words and spirit from the stage, with a smile not even a growling vocal could contain. The experience may have produced a small bias in this writer, but more than that, it helped me understand that healing is the heart and soul of Meka Nism's The War Inside.
Rather than blinding me to any imperfections on The War Inside, my personal experience made it easy to truly appreciate this collection of five messages. Yes I said "messages" and not "songs" because I believe Meka Nism's guiding musical mission is in the message. Each word, whether sung or growled, is clear and heartfelt. The delivery is intense. You can hear the determination and passion behind each phrase as Meka earnestly seeks to reach out to the listener with the testament entrusted to her. Each composition, whether it's the soothing ballad "Arrows of Alchemy" or the in-your-face metal anthem "Trailblazer," bears witness to Meka's burden: encouraging people to see the power inside themselves. Listen for the music, stay for the healing.
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