Ngana are a band from North Carolina that plays an atmospheric form of black metal and this is a review of their self released 2023 ep "Phthisis" which will be released in September.
A very fast and raw sound starts off the ep along with a great amount of tremolo picking and blast beats. Vocals are mostly high pitched black metal screams while the songs also add in influences from both the modern and old school era's of the genre and melodies are also added into some of the guitar riffing.
Throughout the recording you can also hear a good mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts while the music also has its atmospheric moments. Growls can also be heard at times along with the solos and leads also being done in a very dark yet melodic style along with one of the songs also adding in a brief use of clean playing as well as the riffing also adding in some touches of 2009 era post black metal, synths are also added on the closing track.
Ngana plays a style of black metal that is very aggressive and atmospheric sounding as well as being rooted in the mid 2000's to early 2010's USBM style. The production sounds very raw and heavy while the lyrics cover dark and emotional themes.
In my opinion Ngana are a very great sounding atmospheric black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this ep. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Absent Light" and "Stems". 8 out of 10.
Instagram: @nganga_nc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nganganc
Bandcamp: https://ngangaband.bandcamp.com
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