Released by: Prime Collective

Release Date: March 21st, 2025

Genre: Metal

Links: https://primecollective.dk/band/afterlove/

Tracklist:

Afterlove
Shape Of My Mind feat. Bite Down
House of Glass
Industry Dreams
The Humbling
The Cure For Dying Alone
Lovehjerte

I’ve been following the Danish metal scene for a while now, but nothing quite prepared me for what Mirza Radonjica has created with “Copenhagen Closure.” As the frontman of Siamese, Radonjica has always brought a certain intensity to his performances, but this side project feels different – more personal, unfiltered, and immediate.

I discovered Siamese through the great Hex (Adrian) who caught them and photographed them at Copenhell last year. Initially skeptical, I gave their 2024 album “Elements” a chance and found myself drawn into their world – that perfect fusion of heavy instrumentation with electronic textures that somehow manages to be both aggressive and accessible.

Released this past March, this seven-track mini-album deliberately challenges production conventions. Instead of polished perfection, Radonjica delivers something that captures lightning in a bottle – emotional, sometimes chaotic, but always authentic. The project stems from a desire to escape industry pressures and reconnect with the pure joy of creation.

The music exists in an intriguing space between genres. Electronic elements provide atmospheric depth while guitar-driven passages deliver necessary weight. What elevates the material is Radonjica’s vocal performance – technically impressive yet emotionally genuine, moving effortlessly between melodic clarity and raw intensity.

“Shape of My Mind” featuring Bite Down stands out as a highlight, introducing welcome heaviness and darker textures that complement the more melodic approach found elsewhere. “House of Glass” demonstrates the project’s ability to embrace aggression without sacrificing musicality, while the closing “Løvehjerte” brings everything together with emotional resonance.

While some might find fault with “Industry Dreams” feeling somewhat disconnected from the album’s flow, I actually appreciate the consistent sonic approach throughout most of the tracks. Unlike critics who see this consistency as a weakness, I find it creates a cohesive listening experience – a deliberate artistic choice rather than a limitation.

At just 21 minutes, “Copenhagen Closure” is a concise statement that accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do. For fans of forward-thinking heavy music that balances technical skill with emotional honesty, this project offers something refreshingly genuine in an often overproduced genre. It’s not trying to revolutionize metal – it’s simply presenting one artist’s uncompromised vision, and sometimes that’s exactly what we need.

Written by: Shadow Editor