Having followed Mechina since their earliest release, enjoying their essentially yearly releases, I remember a time where I would be looking forward to hearing what new symphonic and grandiose stories and themes they'd explore. While I still enjoy Mechina's releases, they're still doing the same formulaic and identifiable stylings that they always have, now (and moreso over the last few releases) with Melissa's vocals being more of a melodic staple. That being said, one of Mechina's shining elements is the continuation of a grand narrative that began with their 2011 album Conquerer and has progressed almost yearly from then - a very ambitious creative project that is certainly worth exploring for those merits alone. Musically we're still getting the symphonic industrial metal that is expected, without guitar solos or soaring lead melodies, but this is all intentional for the delivery of the narrative. Bellum Interruptum is more melodic and grimy metal adventures which continues to serve as a yearly (or every 2 years, at this point) gift that never disappoints, but also rarely exceeds my high expectations for them. Still good, though.