` Jesusfreakhideout.com: Diatheke, "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Single" Review
Check out the new concept album from Rusty Shipp!
Check out the new concept album from Rusty Shipp!

JFH Indie Review

JFH Indie Music Spotlight Review

Diatheke, 'It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Single'
CLICK COVER TO ENLARGE


Diatheke
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Single

Street Date: December 20, 2023
Style: Christmas / Melodic Death Metal
Buy It: AmazonMP3
Buy It: iTunes



It's been a year and a half since we last got new music from Diatheke, which came in the form of their cover of Extol's "Embraced." Though the band had gained a new permanent member and signed to Rottweiler Records, with the promise of a new album on its way, the camp has been mostly silent. But just in time for the holiday season, the quartet is finally giving us a little taste of what's to come with their version of the classic Christmas carol, "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear."

Longtime fans of the band will notice the new element to the sound, that being new vocalist Peter Watson of Elephant Watchtower and Watson Conspiracy. As a primarily progressive death metal vocalist, Watson immediately makes Diatheke sound even heavier than before. Moments during the song even dip into full-on death metal territory, with blast beats, lightning fast guitars, and incredible shrieks and gutturals. We're also treated to surprising rhythmic changes and symphonic elements throughout, which is sure to keep listeners on their toes. At one point, the song even transitions to a quiet, acoustic sound for a few lines before jumping straight back into the heaviness as the song fades out. The diversity on display during one six-minute Christmas classic is more than welcome, and wholly on brand for the band, who specialize in epic, lengthier tracks that always take the listener on an adventure.

It's always a good time when Diatheke releases new music, and this is no exception. The song is amazing and it tells me that they're at their absolute best. You can be sure that their upcoming album will be one of the best heavy albums of 2024. While you wait, "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" is a good way to satiate the hunger pangs.

- Review date: 12/16/23, written by Scott Fryberger of Jesusfreakhideout.com


(JFH Sponsor Spot)

Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!


JFH Indie Spotlight Review . Record Label: Rottweiler Records
. Album length: 1 track: 5 minutes, 56 seconds
. Street Date: December 20, 2023

  1. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (5:56)

 

 

 

go to main Indie review page
go to Indie Review Index

 

Music News Headlines


.Tasha Layton Encourages with New Song, "Singing in the Dark"
  Fri, Jun 27 2025 17:45:00 EST
.SEU Worship Releases New Album "A Forgiving God"
  Fri, Jun 27 2025 17:25:00 EST
.We Are Messengers Unveils Multi-Version EP for "A Thousand Times"
  Fri, Jun 27 2025 17:15:00 EST
.Josh Wright Debuts New Music Video "The Fall" Today on JFH!
  Fri, Jun 27 2025 17:05:00 EST
.Tasha Cobbs Leonard Steps Into New Era with First-Ever Studio Album "TASHA," Out July 25
  Fri, Jun 27 2025 17:00:00 EST
.Patrick Mayberry Signs with Provident Entertainment and Releases His First Song
  Fri, Jun 27 2025 16:55:00 EST
.Rave Jesus Remixes Theme to Hit Show "The Chosen"
  Fri, Jun 27 2025 16:50:00 EST

.Click here All News Headlines | RSS Icon RSS

                 
Check out JFH's Lloyd in his first-ever childrens book!

Search JFH


Music Out This Week


This Friday, June 27, 2025
ALBUMS
7eventh Time Down We Praise You [BEC]
The Browns 25th Anniversary: Better Days Ahead [StowTown]
Franni Cash Wild Child - EP [Capitol CMG]
Matt Crocker interlude [Anotherland]
Jimmy Fortune Songs of an American Dreamer [Gaither]
Roxanne Grace Road Trip - EP [DREAM]
JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise The Live Reunion: Washington, DC [James Town]
Kutless The Seventh Seal - EP [BEC]
Evvie McKinney It Ain't Over - EP (independent)
Rusty Shipp Capsized Empire (independent)
SEU Worship A Forgiving God [Provident]
The Shimmering Carnelians The Doorway (Version 2.0) (independent)
We Are Messengers A Thousand Times - EP [Curb]

SINGLES
Anchor & Braille Rattlesnake - Single [Equal Vision]
ANTHNY imposter syndrome - Single [Provident]
Blanca Right On Time - Single [Curb]
Landry Cantrell & Elenee sunshine & rainbows - Single [DREAM]
Eddie Clark Never Content - Single [Syntax]
Colony House Atomic - Single [Roon]
Megan Danielle Preachin' To The Choir - Single [Provident]
Drea LP & OnBeatMusic Don't Try Me (DTM) - Single [Syntax]
ELI GABLE Glory Bound - Single [Capitol CMG]
Joseph Habedank Running to Me - Single [Daywind]
Lonnie Hunter Flow (Like A River) - Single [Uncle G]
Kashh Kade HELP - Single [Syntax]
KB x KEANU Keanu's Song - Single [Provident]
Tasha Layton Singing In the Dark - Single [BEC]
Tasha Cobbs Leonard The Hand That Keeps Holding - Single [Motown Gospel]
Claire Leslie Thank God I'm Not Alone (from Claire's Phone) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Tim Lovelace Celebration of America Medley (feat. Charlie McCoy) - Single [StowTown]
Lecrae Tell No Lie (feat. Jackie Hill Perry) - Single [Reach]
LO Worship The Perfect Love of Jesus - Single [Integrity]
Patrick Mayberry Thank The Lord - Single [Provident]
Michael Monroe John The Baptist (feat. Chris Renzema) - Single [Provident]
Alexander Pappas A Great Awakening / Un Nuevo Despertar - Single [Integrity]
PEABOD Summer in Seattle - Single [RMG Amplify]
Rave Jesus Walk On The Water Remix (From The Chosen) - Single [Provident]
The Rocky Valentines Nat Song - Single [Velvet Blue]
Tommy Royale, gio. Like Dat - Single [Capitol CMG]
Saints In Exile & Cutright My Dead End (ft. Jeannie Ortega, Luc DiMarzio, Jericko) - Single [Syntax]
Emilie Weiss Take Care (Studio Sessions) - Single [BEC]

DVD
Jimmy Fortune Songs Of An American Dreamer DVD [Gaither]

Next Friday, July 4, 2025
ALBUMS
Chad Cory America [DREAM]
Tenielle Neda The Way Of Love [Wings]

SINGLES
Christian Back Now - Single [DREAM]
For all release dates, click here!
 

New Music Reviews

New Indie Reviews

New Movie Reviews

Check out depositphotos for royalty free images