StumpTail/Sonder Down Yonder/Moonlight Cypress Archetypes/2025 Full Length Review

 

  StumpTail  are  a  band  from  Nashville,  Tennessee  that  plays  an  experimental  mixture  of  black  metal,  drone,  country  and  southern  rock  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Sonder  Down  Yonder"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Moonlight  Cypress  Archetypes.

  A  very  distorted  sound  starts  off  the  album  before  adding  in  a  more  southern  rock  with  more  of  a  heavier  approach.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  some  spoken  words  also  being  utilized  briefly  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  more  of  a  classic  rock style.  Blast beats  and  tremolo  picking  are  also  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  which  also  gives  the  album  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  drones  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording.

  At  times  the  music  also  goes  into  more  of  an  experimental  direction  along  with  the  clean  sections  also  adding  in  a  touch  of  country,  samples  are  also  utilized  at  times  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  clear  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  mythical  Florida  Man  who  turns  out  to  be  Poseidon  

  In  my  opinion  StumpTail  are  a  very  great  sounding  experimental  mixture  of  black  metal,  drone,  southern  rock  and  country  music  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this b and.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  INCLUDE  "Scripture  In  The  Scales".  8  out  of  10.

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Olde Scratch Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?

Sure, while exploring a way to articulate a unique interpretation of the Black metal genre, I found myself drawn to the specter of the 1980s satanic panic. This fervent societal hysteria, particularly fixated on the alleged presence of subliminal messages back-masked onto vinyl records, inspired me to combine record scratching with the vehemence and dark undertones of Black metal.

2.So far you have released 2 albums, musically how do they both differ from each other?

The debut album drew inspiration from a medieval treatise cataloging the seven princes of Hell. Song titles and lyrics followed a rigid, structured framework, while the music pulsed with a hellish intensity, reflecting the esoteric themes rooted in the middle ages.

The vision for the second album embraces a more expansive exploration of the occult, delving into Mesopotamia and it’s influence across human history and culture. Musically, the second endeavor strives for a more refined approach, where the instrumentation converges in a more harmonious and ritualistic blend.

3.With your music you also avoid the traditional use of metal instruments, can you tell us a little bit more about this concept?

As a self-taught musician, I utilize software that converts my voice into editable MIDI notes. This technology enables me to orchestrate a vast array of virtual instruments, forming intricate sonic patterns.

Embracing the overarching meta concept of my project, I deliberately feature the art of record scratching, focusing on creating abrasive, rhythmic passages that emulate the tremolo-picked guitar riffs and blast beat drumming inherent to Black metal.

To further enrich the soundscape, a distorted guitar synth is incorporated as a melodic device driven by the thunderous cadence of deep, bellowing drums. Finally, drone intonations herald ominous tidings, enhancing the immersion and adding layers of depth to the overall auditory journey.

4.A lot of your lyrics cover Occultism and Left Hand Path themes, how would you describe your interest in the dark arts?

Though I personally identify as an atheist, I have long been fascinated by occultism and its myriad themes. The rich tapestry of symbols, rituals, and esoteric wisdom woven throughout history has always intrigued me. The ancient framework of occult philosophies and its influence on contemporary doctrines and spiritual exploration is undeniable and worth investigating.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Olde Scratch’?

Olde Scratch is a name historically synonymous with the devil. Rooted in British and early American folklore, "Scratch" was possibly derived from the Old Norse "skratte," meaning goblin or monster. 

Beyond the obvious wordplay, choosing "Olde Scratch" subversively channels the spirit of the Satanic Panic era, a time when music was vilified for challenging societal norms and provoking moral outrage.

6.On both of the album covers you used artwork from Gustave Dore, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in his work?

Gustave Doré has always captivated me. His baroque, surreal depictions of the underworld resonate perfectly with the themes I aim to explore, adding a timeless, otherworldly essence to my creative journey.

7.With this project you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo? 

I’m open to working with other artists, whether on joint projects or splits. I have reached out to a few without success, so, we’ll see.

8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest? 

I have been looking; however, several inquiries have yet to be addressed, and there has been no interest up to now, but  I remain hopeful.

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

I have fans across North America and throughout Europe, including countries like Great Britain, Portugal, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Finland, Ukraine, Greece, Bulgaria, Denmark, and Serbia. My reach even extends to Brazil and all the way down under in Australia. I’m truly proud and grateful for this incredible worldwide support.

10.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

I am eager to continue harnessing the art of record scratching in innovative and unconventional ways. My goal is to transcend its traditional boundaries to craft auditory experiences that are both captivating and inexplicable.

Simultaneously, I plan to delve deeper into the realms of the occult and esoteric beliefs. With This fusion of sound and mysticism, I seek to create immersive, transformative music resonating with symbolism and an otherworldly allure.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

I deeply appreciate the experimentation of modern jazz, the powerful energy of old school metal, and the distinctive, atmospheric beats of downtempo. My interests also extend to the more intense realms of blackened industrial and the unrelenting force of bestial death metal, complemented by the avant-garde artistry of Björk.

Recently, I have been particularly inspired by the evocative sounds of the Black metal underground. Bands such as Black Curse, Onw and Spectral Wound have left a significant impression on me.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

My journey with Black metal has been a reflection on the interplay between chaos and structure, disrupting traditional genre confines and unsettling expectations. Blending raw intensity with the unexpected texture of vinyl scratching was not just a creative choice, but an exploration of how contrasting elements can coexist and enhance one another.

: https://oldescratch.bandcamp.com

Olde Scratch/It Hath Descended/2025 Full Length Review

 

  Olde  Scratch  are  a  solo  project  from  Ohio  that  plays  a  very  experimental  form  of  occult  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2025  album  "It  Hath  Descended".

  A  very  experimental  and  avant  garde  sounds  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  synths  a  few  seconds  later.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  also  incorporates  the  use  of  a  guitar  synth  as  well  as  all  of  the  drum  beats  also  being  programmed  and  noises  are  utilized  at  times.

  Atmospheric  sounding  drones  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  blast  beats  can  be  heard  when  the  music  speeds  up.  At  times  the  music  also  goes  into  more  of  a  ritualistic  direction  along  with  a  couple  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  most  of  the  album  focuses  more  on  a  mid  tempo  direction.

  Olde  Scratch  plays  style  of  occult  black  metal  that  is  very  experimental  sounding  as  well  as  avoiding  the  standard  metal  style  and  adding  in  elements  of  drone  and  noise  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  mythology  of  Mesopotamia.

  In  my  opinion  Olde  Scratch  are  a  very  great  sounding  experimental  occult  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Primitive  Idolatry"  "Eternal  lament  Of  Uttukku"  and  "Cuneiform  Incantation".  8  out  of  10.

   https://oldescratch.bandcamp.com

Vampyriia/The Melancholic Charm of The Moon/Void Wanderer Productions/2025 EP Review

 

  Vampyriia  are  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  with  elements  of  dark  ambient  and  drone  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  ep  "The  Melancholic  Charm  Of  The  Moon"  which  will  be  released  in  April  by  Void  Wanderer  Productions.

  Dark  ambient  style  synths  and  drones  start  off  the  ep  while  also  mixing  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  vocals  being  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast b eats  can  be  heard.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  faster  riffing  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  the  recording  also  gas  its  atmospheric  moments.  Clean  playing  is  also  utilized  at  times  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in length,  whispered  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  Vampyriia  takes  a  very  raw  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  mixes  it  with  dark  ambient  and  drone  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  misanthropy,  negativity  and  darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Vampyriia  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  atmospheric  black  metal  solo  project  with  elements  of  dark  ambient  and  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Ghost  Of  Moon  And  Cosmic  Nebula"  and  "The  Infinite  Melancholic  Sadness".  8  out  of  10.

  https://vampyriia-band.bandcamp.com/music    

Sutekh Hexen/Primeval/Cyclic Law/Breath Sun Bone Blood/2025 Full Length Review

 

  California's  Sutekh  Hexen  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  mixture  of  atmospheric  black  metal,  harsh  noise,  experimental  and  dark  ambient  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Primeval"  which  will  be  released  on  January  24th  as  a  joint  effort  between  Cyclic  law  and  Breath  Sun  Bone  Blood.

  Stringed  instruments  start  off  the  album  while  also  adding  in  a  very  avant  garde  and  ritualistic  atmosphere.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  mixed  in  with  a  few  whispers  along  with  the  album  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  acoustic  instruments  and  elements  of  dark  ambient  and  the  recording  also  has  its  experimental  moments.

  Drones  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  while  some  tracks  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  field  recordings.  All  of  the  songs  also  sound  very  different  from  each  other  along  with  some  of  the  album  also  adding  in  a  more  atmospheric  approach.  Distorted  noises  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  when  percussion  is  utilized  it  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  tribal  touch  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  harsh  noise  wall.  

  On  this  recording  Sutekh  Hexen  takes  a  grim  black  metal  vocal  style  and  mixes  it  with  dark  ambient,  ritual,  experimental  and  harsh noise  to  create  a  very  diverse  album.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  lo-fi  while  the  lyrics  cover  witchcraft,  demonology  and  mysticism  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Sutekh  Hexen  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  atmospheric  black  metal,  harsh  noise,  experimental  and  dark  ambient,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Malediction"  "Modd  Skull"  and  "The  Clarion  Call".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.cycliclaw.com/music/sutekh-hexen-primeval-cd-/-dl-279th-cycle

https://cycliclaw.bandcamp.com/album/primeval  

Von Jeglichem Wort Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the solo project?

„von jeglichem wort“ is a project that combines elements of black metal, dark ambient, drone and experimental music. Soundwalls, field recordings, heavy guitars and layers of sentimental yet eerie noises create the soundtrack of mankind’s demise.

2.Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

The new album shows different aspects of vjw: atmospheric black metal riffs, noises and field recordings, ambient scapes, and forlorn melodic passages. It follows a path that is layed out for the project since the beginning – it concentrates these elements and ventures out into the abundance that bleakness has to offer.

3.Since 2020 you have released a great amount of material, do you spend most of your time writing and creating music?

Writing and recording music is a huge part of my artistic practise these days. I published a lot of digital EPs and albums – first and foremost to get the „wort“ out there, to introduce the music and the concept of vjw to audiences, to establish the idea of vjw. But also I see my band pages as a playground – developing new sounds, exploring the conceptual and musical backgrounds and elements. This album now on BHN Productions is an incarnation, a result of these processes.

4.What are some of the concepts that you have explored so far with the music?

The underlying concept of vjw is to give a sound to the dwelling and threatening developments, that surround me. It is not a political project – it is more of a research. It resonates as a very individual experience. VJWs music gives the upcoming escalations and their aftermaths a soundtrack. But its not only violent, there is a strong element of sentiment and hope in it as well. So much was possible, so much has been striven for, so much possibilities lie ahead, or do they?

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The artwork is based on a painting by Caravaggio. This painting gives that atmosphere that I mentioned above a picture. There are elements of violence, darkness, death, despair but also light, warmth, colour, hope, emancipation. With the digital albums the visual factor is not that big. It just provides an impulse to click on it. I see much more meaning in the visual aspect of the physical copies, the tapes and vinyl covers that VJW puts out. On physical copy, especially on vinyl – visual elements get the space they deserve.

6.With this project you record everything by yourself, do you have any experience working with other musicians in the past?

I have played in bands, and I am currently also involved in other experimental sound and text projects. The process of playing together with other artists (musicians, poets) differs a lot from the solo experience. vjw follows a clearly layed-out concept or vision. Playing together with other people is a more open, dialogish approach.

7.Have you done any live shows with this project or open to the idea?

I consider the vjw experience as an indiviual and intimate one. I dont think that a live experience can provide that quality. The doctor prescribes to play this music loud, via headphones – and best on vinyl!

8.The new album was released through 'Bleeding Heart Nihilist Productions, how did you get in contact with this  label?

I came across their work a few years ago, stumbling over some tapes at local record stores. I was intrigued right away by the design and care they put into their products, also by the attitude behind it. So I got curious and bought more and more of their vinyls and tapes. My on- and offline activities also raised eyebrows at BHN, so we started writing each other around 2021/22. We got to know each other’s approaches better and better. There was a mutual understanding about ideas of underground scene, the ridiculousness and beauty of Black Metal, the love for vinyl and tape formats etc. So one stormy night in Berlin in autumn 2023 we finally met, shared some wine, beer and cigarettes. The rest is not history but very much present!

9. On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal, ambient and drone?

Well of course there have been those that say „oh this is not proper black metal“. Duh! I think it is an interesting position to sit between chairs. And as much as I personally enjoy „proper Black Metal“ – I think there are a lot of bands out there that do it well. I dont want to create something that has been heard a million times. So vjw has resonated with people who also look to venture beyond genre cliches. I am very humbled by the positive feedback of these people, from virtually all continents. I see a huge quality in social media in that regard. Instead of edgelording, it can also be about discovering, sharing and appreciating. This is how I discover a ton of interesting projects, and this is how a lot of people have discovered vjw. On that regard: I wanna give a shout out to well curated YT channels like „Mao da Gloria“ or „Transmissions from the dark“ that shared some of my music, therefore helped spreading the „wort“.

10. Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Well vjw has already new projects in the making, so it will definitely continue on its path. Since the world is more and more fucked up – there will be no shortage of inspiration.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

I have been around Metal for quite some time, starting in the 80ies. My first impressive encounter with rather dark metal bands was definitely Celtic Frost. From there on I was constantly looking for more dark shit, like Samael, Sarcofago or later the second wave of Black Metal (Emperor, Darkthrone, Ulver – the classics). Since vjw is not „Proper Black Metal“ there are of course a lot of other influences to mention: projects like NADJA or older Anathema.

Nowadays I am listening again to a lot of newer Metal, black, experimental or atmospheric: Afsky, Sunken, Laster, Urfaust, The Ruins of Beverast – just to mention a few.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 

Well definitely a lot of thanks to all the people involved in vjw – listeners, supporters, followers, friends, my label, reviewers etc. Also thanks a lot for giving me the opportunity of this interview to shed some light on my music.

And yeah, stay edgy all you fabulous folks out there!

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Von Jeglichem Wort/hier wirfst du aus deiner brust eine neue erde in den raum/Bleeding Heart Nihilist Productions/2024 Full Length Review

 

      Von  Jeglichem  Wort  is  a  solo  artist  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  dark  drone,  ambient  and  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2024  album  "hier  wirfst  du  aus  deiner  brust eine  neue  erde  in  den  raum"  which  will  be  released  in  November  by  Bleeding  Heart  Nihilist  Productions.

  Electric  guitar  drones  start  off  the  album  while  a  lot  of  the  music  sounds  improvised  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  ambient  elements.  A  lot  of  the  recording  also  captures  the  heaviness  and  dark  atmosphere  of  black  metal  as  well  as  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  good  amount  of  melodic  touches.

  At  times  the  music  also  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  while  all  of  the  songs  also  sound  very  different  from  each  other.  All  of  the  tracks  are  also  instrumentals  and  the  whole  album  also  sticks  to  a  slower  direction,  synths  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  Von  Jeglichem  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  dark  drone,  ambient  and  atmospheric  black  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own  as  well  as  keeping  everything  instrumental  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark.

  In  my  opinion  Von  Jeglichem  Wort  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  dark  drone,  ambient  and  atmospheric  black  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "mit  den  kräften  des  himmels  in der  faust  und  der  leere  des  abgrunds  im  herzen"  and  "wir  werden  den  krieg  gewinnen".  8  out  of  10.

  

https://bleedingheartnihilist.de/music/en/group/music-roster/b-vjw  

Iravu/Mumuksu/Sudra/Fiadh Productions/Vita Destablis Records/2024 Split Album Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  album  between  Malaysia's  Iravu  and  Mumuksu  called  "Sudra"  which  will  be  released  in  June  as  a  joint  effort  between  Fiadh  Productions  and  Vita  Destablis  Records  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with Mumuksu  a  solo  project  that  plays  a  mixture  of  drone,  funeral  doom  and  black  metal.

  His  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  some  bass  guitar  orientated  drones  while  the  slower  sections  of  the  riffing  also  adds  in  elements  of  sludge  and  funeral  doom  metal.  The  track  is  also  over  17  minutes  in  length  along  with  some  melodies  also  being  added  into  the  riffing  as  well  as  the  vocals  being  done  in  more  of  a  clear  style  which  also  evolve  into  more  of  an  aggressive  screaming  direction,  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  spoken  word  parts  are  also  added  towards  the  end.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  heavy  and  the  lyrics  cover  racial  injustice  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Mumuksu  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  drone,  black  and  funeral doom  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.

  Next  up  is  Iravu  a  solo  project  that  plays  a  very  atmospheric  and  progressive  form  of  black  metal.

  His  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  atmospheric  sounding  synths  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  music  at  times.  The  track  is  also  over  13  minutes  in  length while  spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  some  melodies  also  being  added  into  the  guitar  riffing  at  times.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  song  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  as  well  as  the  track  also  adding  in a   good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  when  clean  plying  is  utilzied  it  also  adds  in  some  progressive  touches  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  racial  injustice  themes.    

  In  my  opinion  Iravu  is  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  and  progressive  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  his  side  of  the  split.

  On  the  closing  track  Iravu  and  Mumuksu  team  up  and  mix  their  2  different  styles  together.

  The  song  starts  out  with  some  atmospheric  sounding  synths  and  drones  while  the  track  is  also  over  23  minutes  in  length.  Elements  of  doom  metal  can  also  be  heard  in t he  slower  sections  of  the  song  along  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  as  well  as  the  vocals  also  adding  in  more  of  a  clear  singing  style  along  with  some  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  also being  utilized  at  times,  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  song  more  of  a  raw  feeling,  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  lowest  of  the  Hindu  caste  system.

  In  conclusion  i  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and  i  ould  recommend  it  to  all  fans  of  black  and  doom  metal.  8  out  of  10.

  https://mumuksu.bandcamp.com/album/broken-homes-split-w-mokhir

https://iravu.bandcamp.com/album/sudra       

Cardinal/The Descent/Malevolent Sound/2024 EP Review

 

  Cardinal  are  a  solo  project  from  San  Francisco,  California  that  plays  a  mixture  of  raw  black  metal,  harsh  noise  and  drone  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2024  ep  "The  Descent"  which  will  be  released  in  April  by  Malevolent  Sound.

  Electronic  sounds  start  off  the  ep  along  with  some  programmed  beats  a  few  seconds  later  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  Synths  and  drones  are  also  a  very  huge  part  of  the  recording  as  well  as  all  of  the  tracks  sounding  very  different  from  each  other.  All  of  the  songs  also  avoid  the  use  of  any  traditional  metal  instruments,  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  small  amount  of  programmed  blast  beats  can  be  heard  and  elements  of  harsh  noise  are  also  utilized  briefly.

  Cardinal  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  raw  black  metal,  drone,  harsh  noise  and  electronic  music  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  horrific  recesses  of  human  experience.

  In  my  opinion  Cardinal  are  a  very  great  sounding  electronic  mixture  of  black  metal,  harsh  noise  and  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Betrayal  Of  Light".  8  out  of  10.

  https://cardinamlalevolent.bandcamp.com/album/the-descent  

Mount Depression/The Art Of Seeing/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Argentina's  Mount  Depression  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  mixture  of  depressive  black  metal,  noise,  drone  and  ambient  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2023  album  "The  Art  Of  Seeing".

  Dark,  heavy  and  melodic  riffing  starts  off  the  album  while  the  music  also  adds  in  a  lot  of  distorted  drones.  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  some  depressive  black  metal  screams  also  being  utilized  briefly.

 

 A  lot  of  the  music  also  sounds  improvised  while  the  songs  also  bring  in  elements  of  ambient  and  noise.  Percussion  and  keyboards  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  each  song  also  sounding  very  different  from  each  other  and  the  whole  album  also  sticks  to  a  slower  direction.

  On  this  recording  Mount  Depression  takes  depressive  black  metal,  drone,  ambient  and  drone  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  very  diverse  recording  as  well  as  sticking  to  mostly  an  instrumental  direction  while  the  production  sounds  very  dark.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Mount  Depression  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  depressive  black  metal,  ambient,  drone  and  noise,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "About  The  Gunman  Philosophy"  and  "A  Knife  Glorification".  8  out  of  10.

  https://mountdepression.bandcamp.com/album/the-art-of-seeing

  

Vid Liv Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

Well, I guess no one have heard of us, but if feels nice to finally have something to present. A debut album, both metal and drone music, no genres and all genres.

Me and F started to play for old times sake two years ago and it has slowly developed to this. Im very humble about every one that has contributed to make this album. Great people that have interpreted the vision for the band and bringing something of their own to the project.

2.You have your first album coming out in october, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

Starting to play and writing together me and F just wanted to surprise ourself. When the material started to sounds a certain way, the next part would haft to be something different. No repeating, So the style, is many styles I guess. For ones I have been successful in feeling free when it comes to genres and expectations. Just mixing stuff and experimenting.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band has explored so far with the music?

A: The lyrical content is based on darkness in all its shapes and forms, and how it can make you feel. For some, darkness can bring fear and insecurity, and for some it can be more inviting. It can have a place in your heart and soul that makes you more or less want to discover everything about it, no matter what

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Vid Liv’?

In Swedish it means ”Alive”. A vibrating state to be in. Skirt. Makes you nervous just to think of.

 

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

I think its black holes in a sea of void and nothingness. So its ”on brand”.  

6.Has the band done any live shows or is this strictly a studio project?

Right now we don’t have any live plans, Its hard to get people to be in the same place and time. I don’t think F even knows that the record will be released this oktober.  But who knows? Make us an offer!  

7.So far very little is known about the band, do you prefer to keep a lover profile?

In one way, yes. If no one asks you, keep quiet and make great art.

8.The new album is coming out on 'Breathe Plastic Records' how did you get in contact with this label?

I was reaching out to them after seeing there rooster and bad ass logo. I think their taste in music is great, and I think the album ”Woe to the Wicked” with Vulva is truly remarkable. Apparently they have a great taste ;)

9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal, underground and experimental music genres?

Well since the album isn’t released yet, I have not got that much reactions. But I think that if you appreciate the experimental side of music but that stills sounds ”rehearsal room” this is something for you.

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Thats a good question, there will be something else, but with the same roots. I still want to surprise myself so that will be the guidelines. Im fan of bringing in different musicians and styles. And being very openminded to art in any form.  

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

I always come back to ”Ordo Ad Chao” with Mayhem. For me that album was a game changer, just bought in on vinyl, but got the CD for at least 15 years I think. So when its comes to metal it was the end and the beginning.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

I hope people take the time to listen and trough this album from start to end. Its journey. In this time of jumping intros and tracks on Spotify. See how the music can change you. And buy the this very nice packaged cassette trough Breath Plastics, they have done a great job!

https://linktr.ee/vidliv

Vid Liv/Self Titled/Breathe Plastic/2023 Cassette Review

 

  Vid  Liv  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  plays  a  mixture  of  raw  black  metal,  drone  and  noise  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  titled  2023  album  which  will  be  released  on  cassette  in  October  by  Breathe  Plastic.

  Synths  and  drones  start  off  the  album  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Voices  can  also  be  heard  in  the  background  briefly  which  also  evolve  into grim  yet  high  pitched  sounding  black  metal  screams  and  harsh  noises  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording.

  A  lot  of t he  music  also  sound s improvised  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  All  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  some  organs,  operatic  vocals  and  spoken  word  parts  also  being  utilized  briefly.

 Vid  Liv  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  raw  black  metal,  drone  and  noise  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark,  raw  and  lo-fi  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  themes.  

  In  my  opinion  Vid  Liv  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  raw  black  metal,  drone  and  noise  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "I"  "III".  8 out  of  10.

  https://store.breathe-plastic.org/product/vid-liv-vid-liv/

  

Rorcal/Silence/Hummus Records/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Switzerland's  Rorcal  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  mixture  of  dissonant  black,  sludge,  doom  metal,  drone,  industrial  and  noise  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Silence"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Hummus  Records.

  Industrial  style  soundscapes  and  harsh  noises  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  dissonant  structures.

  Elements  of  sludge  and  doom  metal  can  also  be  heard  in  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Drones  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  parts  of  the  album  along  with  the  songs  also  bringing  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,

  Growls  can  also  be  heard  at  times  along  with  some  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  samples.  A  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  very  brief  use  of  clean  yet  aggressive  sounding  industrial  metal  vocals.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  tragedy  and  horror  stories.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Rorcal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  dissonant  black,  sludge,  doom  metal,  drone,  industrial  and  noise,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Childhood  Is  A  Knife  In  The  Throat"  "Constant  Void"  and  "No  Alleviation,  Even  in  Death".  8  out  of  10.

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Sutekh Hexen/Funerary Call/P.R.I.S.M/Sentient Ruin Laboratories/Cyclic Law/2023 Collaboration Album Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  collaboration  between  U.S.A's  Sutekh  Hexen  and  Canada's  Funerary  call  which  shows  the  music  bringing  in  a  mixture  of black  metal,  noise,  drone,  ambient,  ritual,  experimental  and  field  recordings  and  the  album  will b e  released  in  July  as  a  joint  effort  between  Sentient  Ruin  Laboratories  and  Cyclic  Law  and  called  "P.R.I.S.M".

  Harsh  noises  and  power  electronics  start  off  the  album  along  with  the  vocals  bringing  in  a  mixture  of  grim  black  metal  screams  and  demonic  growls.  Drones  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  while  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  the  music  also  has  its  ritualistic  moments.

  Field  recordings  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  album  while  the  synths  also  bring  in  elements  of  dark  ambient.  Clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  on a  few  tracks  along  with  the  music  going  into  an  experimental  direction  at  times  as  well  as  a  couple  of  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  word  parts.

  Electric  guitar  sounds  are  also  added  into  some  parts  of  the  album  along  with  each  track  also  sounding  very  different  from  each  other  as  well  as  the  whole  recording  focusing  more  on  a  ritualistic  direction.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  lo-fi  and  the  song  themes  focus  on  spectrums  of  deeper  consciousness.  

  In  my  opinion  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  album  from  Sutekh  Hexen  and  Funerary Call  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black  metal,  noise,  drone,  ambient,  experimental,  ritual  and  field  recordings,  you  should  check  out  this  collaboration.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Infernal  Folly"  "Void"  and  "Shores  Of  Purgatory".  8  out  of  10.

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Teitan/In Oculus Abyss/Void Wanderer Productions/Onism Productions/Zwaertgevegt/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Teitan  are  a  solo  project  from  the  Netherlands  that  plays  a  psychotic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2023  album  "In  Oculus  Abyss"  which  was  released  as  a  joint  effort  between  Void  Wanderer,  Onism  Productions  and  Zwaertgevegt.

  A  very  dark,  heavy  and  melodic  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  clean  playing  can  also be  heard  at  times.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  music  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  hypnotic  and  psychedelic  touches  and  blast  beats  are  also  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  utilized  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Synths  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  clear  vocals  also  giving  the  music  more  of  an  avant  garde  feeling  when  they  are  utilized.

  Spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  one  of  the  tracks  also  being  an  instrumental,  drones  and  death  metal  growls  are  also  added  on  some  of  the  tracks  as  well  as  a  couple  of  songs  also  being  long  and  epic  in  length.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Dutch  and  cover  philosophy  and  Existentialism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  ATeitan  are  a  very  great  sounding  psychotic  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Menstrual  Blood  And  Pomegranate"  "Drowning  The  Knowledge"  "The  Die  Is  Cast"  and  "Purple  Void".  8 out  of  10.

  

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Terzij de Horde/Ggu:ll/Van Grond/Consouling Sounds/2023 Split EP Review

 

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  ep  between  Netherlands's  Terzij  de  Horde  and  Ggu:ll  callled  "Van  Gond"  which  will  be  released  in  April  by  Consouling  Sounds  in  April  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with  Terzij  de  Horde  a  band  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  plays  post  black  metal  with  elements  of  progressive  doom  metal,  hardcore  and  screamo.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very dark  and  heavy  sound  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and r aw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody,  hardcore  style  shouts  can  also b e  heard  at  times  and  the  song  also  adds  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well a s  mixing  in  elements  of  post  and  doom  metal.

  Next  up  is  Ggu;ll  a  band  that  plays  a  mixture  of  drone  and  doom  metal.

  Their  side  of  the  split  starts  out  with  a  very  dark  yet  heavy  doom  metal  sound  while  the  vocals  are  done  in  more  of  an  aggressive  screaming  style  that  is  rooted  in  sludge  metal.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them..

  On  a  couple  of  tracks  Terzij  de  Horde  and  Ggu;ll  collaborate  together  and  we  will  review  both  of  the  tracks.

  The  first  song  starts  out  with  some  dark  doom  metal  riffing  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and r aw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  growls  and  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style  as  well a s  the  second  track  going  into  more  of  a  sludge/doom  metal  direction  with  some  touches  of  drone.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  philosophy  and  horror  themes.

  In my  opinion  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  collaboration  between  Terzij  de  Horde  and  Ggu:ll  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  post  black  and  doom  emtal,  you  should  check  out  this  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Cheiron"  and  "Poison  Arrow".  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Terzij_de_Horde/3540305837

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Ggu%3All/3540380035        

Necrovescent Ruiner Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?

It's me in a tiny room in Portland Oregon with a bunch of music gear normally reserved for buttrock. I said to myself "buttrock no more" and became evil at that very instant. Horns began to grow out of my head and a long pointy tale bolted out of my sphincter like an eel emerging from under a reef in the Amazon. With my $200 Chinese Ibanez Iceman turned up to about 6 on the master knob, I blurted into the microphone my first word as my reborn self, that word being "krieg". The force caused by this unholy utterance combined with a low A power chord resulted in the formation of my new project, Necrovescent Ruiner. 

2.You have an album coming out in March, can you tell us a little bit more about the musical style that you went for on the recording?

There are so many cool looking records with sick art that sound like total dog dick, and that was sort of what I was going for. The last record I did, Box - Cherry Blossoms At Night, was an experiment in making things sound as good as possible with what gear I had and abilities I possessed, making a dozen different versions of several songs that I may have started recording over 10 years ago, just total whacko nutjob tryhard shit. Untouchable Faith Decay on the other hand, is drinking a 6 pack of beer and a couple shots of tequila at 3am and recording 25 minutes worth of drums with a scant musical backdrop and having that be the foundational entirety of an album, whether they're good or bad, then coming back the next day and listening to what I did, throwing guitar/bass/synths/vocals on top of it, trying to make it somewhat coherent in theme, and then spending another 4 days mixing it in a way that I shouldn't. There's very little situational awareness involved. It's like being a kid again and being stoked on farting into a microphone and showing it to your friends, getting high off of the idea that you've made something despite how pedestrian it is and how musically pedantic it isn't.

3.The lyrics on the new release are a concept album, can you tell us a little bit more about the story you covered with this release?

I was thinking about how close we are for implant technology to becoming a norm, a standard, like how we used to live our lives without cell phones without issue 20 years ago but now the thought of not having one is like being naked. There could be collectively a similar situation where implants are so much of a norm that it would be absolute insanity not to have them. How does cell phone usage affect our bodies and mind? We have some idea but the only way to know for sure is for enough time to pass, we might be walking around with fucking asbestos in our pockets and up to our ears and not know about it now. Before I say anything else, I don't know shit about what I'm about to say, I am not a science guy. But, imagine implant tech fusing with your DNA/RNA to a point where you're passing down implant tech via sexual intercourse into your partner and into your future children. Fast forward 2000 years or some shit. Then go watch Beastmaster or Thundarr the Barbarian but make it death/black metal in aesthetic and super uncomfortable and gross. That is the picture I'm trying to make with this record.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Necrovescent Ruiner'?

Evanescence is my favourite band of all time and I wanted to call the band Evanescence originally but they stole the band name idea so as a silent form of revenge I named it Necrovescence and then to Necrovescent so as not to appear as a copycat band since our music is very similar. Ruiner was added at the end to express something of necrovescence ruining something, like an orgasm when you're down in the morgue and the corpse keeps laughing at you and your piddly little necropeen.

5.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

I had my pal Anton Issendorff in Vienna come up with a drawing of two necrobabes with 3 horns, 2 off of the sides of their heads and the one in the middle adjoining their heads forever, sort of a fucked up reminder that no matter where you go, there you are and there they are too, that they being you. Jiddu Krishnamurti went in great detail about how there are two "you's", the one that actively experiences and reacts to life, and the other that acts as a camera, watching replays of past moments in time and applying meaning, judgment, and purpose to them, which causes your active self to suffer through over-analyzation.

6.Has the band done any live shows or open to the idea?

No, but I'm totally open to it as long as my potential bandmates have never touched an instrument in their entire lives, something I've always wanted to do.

7.The album is going to be released on 'Miserable Pyre', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

It's a physical/digital outlet and umbrella for everything I'm involved with, solo and collaborative projects specifically. I have put out my three solo releases as box over the years on miserable pyre, a small batch of youtube covers under my holybookofwang handle, and am planning several EP releases with several collaborators as two-piece bands, and a soundtrack to a to-be-named IP when it's ready to go. 

8.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?

I'm not sure, and in typical black metaldom I don't care too much, I listen to a lot of black metal but people that align their existences with sub-cultures tend to be dimwitted and have questionable moral compasses, like people that are adamantly against racist or nationalist bm (rightfully) but are totally ok and/or silent on bands with rapists and abusers. It's pretty fucked. At that point I think it's better to just not be outspoken about personal beliefs if you openly condemn one fucked thing but not another. Just go listen to your nerd shit on your headphones and be quiet.

9.Are any of the band members also involved with any other bands or musical projects?

I have worked with Seventh Rule/Profound Lore/Relapse band Atriarch since 2016 as bassist and will be engineering/mixing our next record this summer. Since 2018 I have been involved with Poison Idea as lead guitarist and have worked on a number of projects with Jerry A as a collaborator and engineer. Beyond those 2 things I am primarily focused on my label Miserable Pyre and all of the projects I'm recording for it, including box/icybox, my holybookofwang youtube channels, and my Fields of the Nephilim cover band with Soriah, Ashkelon Sain of Trance to the Sun, Atriarch bandmate Maxamillion Avila, and Devon Lopentrone of Ruby Lustre. I am also hoping to collaborate on a very fucking cool video game but I can't say anything about it yet.

10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

Not entirely sure, I'm recording one right now that's dark ambience fused with prog thrash but it might go under a different name depending on how it turns out toward the end. Yes, dark ambience and prog thrash together in one sentence may sound like musical suicide to most people but I am committing musical suicide on the daily and somebody's gotta do it.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

The new Crawl and Blut Aus Nord records are bad af. I was listening to a lot of Harry Partch while making Untouchable Faith Decay. Watched a couple Tarkovsky movies. Revisited some Carpathian Forest, Velvet Cacoon, Judas Iscariot, and Captain Beyond. I listen to Seikima II almost every day to this day, they are the greatest band of all time. If I ever have to hear Ziggy Stardust ever again I am going to jump off of a cliff.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Buy my shit, metal kiddies!!!

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Necrovescent Ruiner/Untouchable Faith Decay/Miserable Pyre/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Necrovescent  Ruiner  are  a  band  from  Portland,  Oregon  that  plays  an   atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Untouchable  Faith  Decay"  which  will be  released  in  march  by  Miserable  Pyre.

  A  very  dark  and  distorted  sound  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  musical  direction  while  the  onyl  song  that  is  presented on  the  recording  is  over  27  minutes  in  length.  When t he  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  and  the  vocals  are  a  mixture  of  deep grow3ls  and  grim  black  metal  screams.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  faster  riffing  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  song  also  adds  in  a decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  the  music  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments  as  well  as  the  song  also  capturing  an  improv  orientated  atmosphere  at  times,  drones  and  synths  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  decay  and  depravity  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Necrovescent  Ruiner  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  8  out  of  10.

  https://www.instagram.com/miserablepyre/

https://necrovescentruiner.bandcamp.com/album/untouchable-faith-decay