Estuans Interius, named after a classical piece by composer Carl Orff, is a Colombian duo that, according to Metal Archives, has been active since 2001. Initially a one-man project, it expanded in 2004 with the addition of Juan Sebastian Gutierrez, who, besides being the owner of a recording studio, has been an active multi-instrumentalist and producer for many years—and you can definitely hear that expertise on this album.
Despite the band’s 24-year existence, The Fall of Time is their first official release—and what a release it is. From what I can gather, they worked on this album from 2017 to 2024, and the result is an excellent production filled with symphonic elements and incredibly strong guitar work. It’s clear that these two musicians have spent countless hours in the studio perfecting The Fall of Time.
The South American influences are present but more subtle than in most releases from the continent. The compositions are well-crafted, with a strong focus on detail, impressive solos, and symphonic arrangements that feel both grand and convincing—occasionally interspersed with acoustic guitar sections and choral vocals.
From the intro 1st Movement – Induction of the Timeless Souls, the album launches into Impious Legions, where the chaos immediately erupts. At times, it reminds me of early Moonspell during their Under the Moonspell era, which I still consider their best work—especially evident in Accurced Umbra.
The pace on The Fall of Time is relentless, with blast beats constantly pounding away. Most tracks are under five minutes, keeping things concise and intense. The standout exception is 3rd Movement – Discovering the Secrets in the Streams of Hell, which—believe it or not—is actually a Black Metal rendition of Rammstein’s Mein Herz Brennt. A rather unusual choice, considering their own compositions are strong enough to stand on their own.
And that’s not the only cover here—The Last Battle is a tribute to the title track from Enthralled Haze’s 2001 album.
As for the artwork, there’s absolutely nothing to criticize. The CD comes in a slipcase with well-crafted visuals that clearly received a lot of attention.
With a runtime of just 33 minutes and two full covers, the album feels a bit too short for my taste. As I mentioned earlier, their own material is more than strong enough to hold up without the need for covers. That said, I’m definitely curious to hear what these guys have in store for the future.
75/100
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