Dialis is a dark rock band from Italy formed back in 2005 by Emil Spleen (Bass/Vocals) Julian Fade (Guitar/keyboard/backing vocals) and Gabriel Straw (Drums).
Dialis’ brand of dark rock music seems to contain a variety of influences from various bands and various genres. For the most part though it’s got kind of a Gothic rock/new-wave-ish sound with melodic guitars, solos, piano, synths, acoustic guitars and Emil’s despondent bassy lead vocals. Although the songs tend to be of a more slower speed there are moments where things do suddenly get heavier, which then usually segues into a good guitar solo that frankly kind of reminds me Katatonia. So it’s a bit hard to properly label Dialis, but I think this band could easily appeal to fans of all dark rock and even some metal listeners could appreciate this.
I am by far most impressed with the songs, ‘As Judas Curses’ & ‘Theatres.’ As Judas Curses has some really nice acoustic guitars for the entire song, Emil’s vocals are fantastic here and the guitar solo at the end of the song really makes for one stunning finish. Theatres on the other hand is very sad, but beautiful sounding with very lovely piano, orchestral synths, another great guitar solo in the middle of the song and Emil’s most solemnly sounding vocals.
At twenty three minutes this EP offers a lot, and unfortunately I can’t fully describe it to you because each song offers new ideas, but if dark, somber, beautiful music is to your liking then Dialis is definitely a band to be heard.
Recently the band released a full-length album, which I haven't got my hands on just yet, but I hope to eventually and see if Dialis has continued on making the same fine music that's found on this debut EP.
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