Rise O Villain is not an album that eases you in gently, it drags you straight into its shadowy depths and dares you to stay there. Released in 2024, this 17-track project feels like a relentless descent into darker emotional terrain, where every riff and lyric carries weight. From the haunting pull of “From the Depths of the Shadows” to the crushing intensity of “Symphony of Agony,” the album thrives on discomfort in the best possible way, pushing listeners to confront something deeper within themselves.
What makes this record stand out is its intergenerational DNA. Shan Greene, a lifelong rock devotee with decades of listening and living through music, brings a raw, seasoned perspective that can’t be faked. Alongside him, Nick Greene injects a younger, more chaotic energy, shaped by years of immersion in sound and technical craft. Together as DESU TAEM, they create a balance that feels both nostalgic and forward-driving, never stuck in the past but never detached from it either.
The influence of legends like Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, and Nirvana is undeniable, yet Rise O Villain doesn’t feel derivative. Instead, it channels those inspirations into something grittier and more personal. The production, handled with Nick’s audio engineering background, gives the album a thick, immersive sound—each track layered with intention, distortion, and emotion.
This album isn’t just meant to be heard, it’s meant to be experienced. It’s heavy, unapologetic, and at times unsettling, but that’s precisely its strength. Rise O Villain challenges you, lingers with you, and occasionally makes you question your own perspective. For listeners willing to embrace its darkness, it offers a strangely compelling and unforgettable ride.
Songs on album are;
1. From the depths of the shawdows
2. Why not just get a Car?
3. Whispers in the Graveyard
4. Wicked witch oil Slick
5. The talisman is coming for lunch
6. The talisman is drunk again
7. Rise O’ Phoenix
8. Symphony of Agony
9. Wake Up! Kill it before it gets in my hair
10. The vigilante’s Nirvana
11. Flat Cat
12. Flat Cat Circus
13. Batman on Acid
14. Shades of Oblivion
15. The battle Cry
16. Sign: Abandon All Hope
17. Skull and Cross bones
