Spirit Healer

"Fresh out of Atlanta, Georgia, Spirit Healer come charging with their debut record. Hollowform was released just at the end of June and it is a firm testament to the qualities of Spirit Healer. Hollowform also boasts an interesting concept behind it. It is set in an alternate world where a form of theocratic totalitarianism is the norm, following a protagonist who after much personal turmoil is caught in the battle of dethroning this regime.

The album is thoughtfully put together with a lot of good taste and a forward thinking mindset. While this statement may sound like a stretch as soon as you hear the high-gain, alternating staccato riffs, bear with me here, it’s not your run of the mill djent even in the slightest. Running for nearly three quarters of an hour, I’m surprised to note that there is little to no filler. The other surprising trait is how the vocals are contrasted. We meet the usual, clean/growl setting, however, with a twist. Where most bands are mired in a half/half balance or in merely just some clean lines cutting through the screaming/growling, Spirit Healer gracefully drives most of the vocal action forward with a sweet, clean, and melodic sound with only some screaming for contrast; which is strategically added where the songs get heavier – for a proper and full punch." - Everything is Noise

"From the intro riff, the song sweeps listeners into a trance, transporting them into a blurred view of the Surface. The driving drum and bass have that solid headbanging vibe with the added guitar licks building upon the vision of this new world. And when the vocals come in, the Surface in its entirety finally comes into focus." - Immersive Atlanta