Osyron - Kingsbane (Deluxe Edition) (2021)

Canada’s own Symphonic Metal veterans Osyron have decided to take a fresh look at their 2017 album Kingsbane, releasing a remix/remaster of the original 7 tracks plus 3 bonus tracks with new drummer Cody Anstey. As this reviewer had no access to the original release, the review is based purely on the merits of the album, and not a comparison between the new and old versions. The band’s origins can be traced back to Ontario, where they began under the name Morbid Theory. After releasing two demos (Chaos Breed in 2006 and Harbinger in 2010), the band underwent some changes in membership, scenery, and identity. The new lineup includes Reed Alton on vocals, Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley on guitars, and Tyler Corbett on the bass.

Besides remixing the original songs, Osyron have taken the time and effort to give us 3 rewritten and rearranged bonus tracks of the songs “Viper Queen”, “Griefmaker”, and “Razor’s Wind” (acoustic version) with current drummer Cody Anstey. The original recordings of the 3 bonus tracks were written by guitarists Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley, but for the Deluxe Edition the whole band took part in the process. The album was also entirely remixed by bassist Tyler Corbett and remastered by drummer Cody Anstey.

Osyron is a band that takes matters into their own hands and literally does most of the production and studio work in-house. They have lovingly remixed their last album, and given fans old and new a brand new take on three songs which are worth the price of the album on their own. The music is all well executed and conceived, and the musicianship is top-notch for every player. Whether you already have the original release or not, the Kingsbane – Deluxe Addition is more than worth the price to add to your collection.