Metal welcomes a new force of sonic display as the Ottawa, Ontario band Atma unleashes their debut six-song EP onto the scene. This thirty-five minute independent effort represents the group's current artistic approach to fusing brutal aggression with popular appeal. Moreover, Atma is a window into the minds of five talented individuals, exhibiting an almost unpredictable musical output - never satisfied with one stoic sound, but reinventing what is expected in the world of heavy metal. Lyrically, Atma unfolds stories that revolve around the constant motion of two elements existing in equilibrium: love and hate, peace and war, life and death, betrayal and revenge. Overall, the eclectic constituents of Atma form a distinct sound that breathes new life into the genre. Atma recreates the dynamic poignancy of its music through their energetic disposition when they take the stage. The channelling of passion and zeal into every note defines the gro...