Allochiria/Commotion/Venerate Industries/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Allochiria  are  a  band  from  Greece  that  plays  a  progressive  mixture  of  post  black  and  sludge  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Commotion"  which  was  released  by  Venerate  Industries.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  also  bringing  in  elements  of  sludge  metal  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  Growls  can  also be  heard  at  times  while  one  of  the  songs  also  introduces  spoken  word  parts  onto  the  album.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  post  metal  style  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing  as  well  as  the  music  also  having  its  progressive  moments,  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  small  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  also be  heard.   

  Allochiria  plays  a  musical  style  that  take s post  black  and  progressive  sludge  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  exploration  of  the  human  condition.

  In  my  opinion  Allochiria  are  a  very  great  sounding  progressive  mixture  of  post  black  and  sludge  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "We  Have  Nothing"  "Ocean"  and  "Darklight".  8  out  of  10.

  Website: https://allochiria.com/

Bandcamp: https://allochiria.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Allochiriatheband/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Allochiriatheband
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2PWwVHwBJwSIz5SJ7nkmtt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allochiria.the.band/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/allochiria 

Ghost Hollow/Self Titled/2023 Full length Review

 

  Ghost  Hollow  are  a  band  from  Arkansas  that  plays  a  blackened  form  of  sludge  metal  with  elements  of  death  metal  and  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  and  self  titled  2023  album.

  Dark  soundscapes  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  more  of  a  heavier  and  melodic  direction.  Vocals  are  mostly  death  metal  growls  while  elements  of  sludge  metal  are  also  added  into  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style  while  black  metal  screams  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album.  The  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  song  also  show  an  influence  of  hardcore  along  with  the  guitar  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style  when  they  are  utilized.

  Spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  when  the  music  finally  speeds  up  on  a  couple  of  songs  a  small  amount  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  can  also  be  heard  as  well  as  the  closing  song  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing. The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  melancholy  themes.

 In  my  opinion  Ghost  Hollow  are  a  very  great  sounding  blackened  sludge  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Crown  of  Writing  Worms"  "Naked  And  Craven"  and  "Honor  in  Suffering".  8 out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/5sjcu19mBUY

https://ghosthollow.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-hollow

https://open.spotify.com/album/6NkKFOxJraJ8tBBzCzIesV

https://music.apple.com/us/album/ghost-hollow/1693500690

https://www.instagram.com/ghosthollowar/

https://ghosthollow.bandcamp.com/

https://linktr.ee/ghosthollowar

  

Avdagata Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?

-Completely overwhelmed by all the positive feedback, all the people who have heard, all the reviews, all the amazing people who made pre-orders and are still discovering Avdagata!

2.Towards the end of June, you had released your first full length, musically how does it differ from your previous ep?

- There has been an extreme development since the EP.

We wrote and recorded the EP in less than 2 weeks. On the album we have found our "own" sound, the whole album has a great variety without it derailing.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters from the previos ep?

-Topics like Luciferianism, KaosGnosticism.

The song writing process has evolved, completely different focus. Which is clearly heard on The Faceless One.

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

- It is made by Danny 'The Destroyer' Eriksson. One word that sums it up well is DEATH!

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

- No we havent done any live shows yet. But we will do some live shows, I can't say when but it will happen.

And of course we are open for suggestions.

6.On the new album you had a good amount of guests, can you tell us a little bit more about who they are and also their contributions to the recording?

-Cristopher Amott (Arch Enemy, Dark Tranquility) is a close friend of mine, he plays the first guitar solo on Shimmering Black and all the guitar solos on Noxifer.

Dean Paul Arnold (Primalfrost, Vital Remains, Hate, Belphegor) plays all the guitar solos on The sulphur fire, Cold seed of the dragon and the guitar solo after the first chorus on Shimmering Black.

Patrik Gardberg (Solution.45) plays the outro guitar solo on Shimmering Black.

The magical female vocals on Shimmering Black is Bea Jarlgren.

7.The new album was released on 'At Dawn Records', can you tell us a little bit more about this label?

-This is a new born label from Sweden, created by Henric Liljesand. They will release all things metal, but mostly black and death metal. They have at last 3 more releases this fall, as well as a new version of our album.

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

- It has been absolutely incredibly good! From all possible countries over the world. The reviews too! Feels good as hell.

9.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that some of the band members are a part of?

-Jaloma is busy with Dark Funeral and Night Crowned.

Allsvart writes songs for Ulverheim.

I (Sebb Drago) will continue with Kythrone, and some guest vocal appearances.

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

-We have already started writing material for the next album. We develop all the time.

11.What are some of the bands or musical styles the band members are currently listening to nowadays?

-A lot of hard rock, metal from the 80s.

12.Does Occultism play any role in your music?

-I, Sebb Drago writes all the lyrics. So I can only speak for myself. I have been interested, studied and practiced Kali, Luciferianism and KaosGnosticism for a very long time.

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

-Thank you for your interest in Avdagata and for the interview!

And thanks to everyone who supports Avdagata! / Sebb Drago

Bandcamp: https://avdagata1.bandcamp. com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ Avdagata218/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UC_ QcGv1QS5NPE3ryqpENgTQ
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/ artist/0UApn32vhSV69mkYqZtITo? si=D6FlXEiGT2Woh0DKH6NlRQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avdagata.official/

Nibiru/Anamorphosis/Argonauta Records/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Nibiru  are  a  band  from  Italy  that  plays  a  ritualistic  and  psychedelic  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom  metal  and  drone  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Anamorphosis"  which  was  released  by  Argonauta  Records.

  Heavy  breathing  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  drones  and  ritualistic  soundscapes  a  few  seconds  later.  The  only  song  that  is  presented  on  this  recording  is  also  over  55  minutes  in  length  while  the  music  also  has  its  experimental  and  avant  garde  moments  and  harsh  noises  can  also  be  heard  at  times.

  When  tribal  percussion  is  utilized  they  also  enhance  the  occult  atmosphere  of  the  music  while  a  lot  of  the  album  also  sounds  improvised.  Grim  yet  high  pitched  sounding  black  metal  screams  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  the  spoken  word  parts  also  calling  upon  the  ancient  spirits  when  they  are  utilized.

  Elements  of  doom  and  sludge  metal  can  also  be  heard  in  the  slower  sections  of  the  song  along  with  the  bass  guitars  also  giving  the  music  a  lot  more  heaviness  when  they  are  introduced  on  the  album,  Keyboards  and  organs  are  also  added  into  some  parts  of  the  album  as  well  as  some  clear  singing  also  being  utilized  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while t he  lyrics  cover  the  Enochian  keys,  the  writings  of  Aliester  Crowley,  Austin  Osman  Spare,  Kenneth Grant  and  Psychiatric  Essays.

  In  my  opinion  Nibiru  are  a  very  great  sounding  ritualistic  and  psychedelic  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom  metal  and  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of t hose  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  8  out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/RI_4viJaNZ0

https://nibiru667.bandcamp. com/

https://www.facebook.com/ nibiruritual    

    

Pylar/Limyte/Cavsas/Cyclic Law/2023 Full length Review

 

  Pylar  are  a  band  from  Spain  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom  metal,  drone,  experimental,  ritual  and  psychedelia  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Limyte"  which  was  released  as  a  joint  effort  between  Cavsas  and  Cyclic  Law.

  Ritualistic  soundscapes  and  drones  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  psychedelic  sounds  a  few  seconds  later.  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  some  clear  chants  also  being  utilized  briefly  as  well  as  some  clean  playing  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording.

  Some  of t he  drum b eats  also  bring  in  more  of  a  shamanistic  atmosphere  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Elements  of  sludge  and  doom  metal  can  also  be  heard  in  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  and  grim  black  metal  screams  can  also b e  heard  at  times.

  A  lot  of  the  music  also b rings  in  more  of  an  improv  atmosphere  along  with  the  songs  also  bringing  in  a  decent  amount  of  clean  playing  as  well  as  some  blast  beats  also  being  utilized  when  the  music  finally  speeds  up.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  writings  of  Francisco  Jot-Perez,  Occult  Sciences,  Paganism,  Mysticism,  The  Sacred,  Superstition  and  Cosmic  Horror  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Pylar  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom  metal   drone,  experimental,  ritual  and  psychedelia  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Limite".  8  out  of  10.

  

http://www.pylar.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/PPYLARR

http://www.instagram.com/pylar_the_band    

[ BOLT ]/( 05 )/dunk! Records/2023 Double Album Review

 

  Germany's  [  BOLT  ]  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for a   mixture  of  drone,  black,  sludge  and  doom  metal  and  this  is  a review  of  their  2023  double  album  [  05  ]"  which  was  released  by  dunk!Records.

  Drums  and  percussion  start  of  the  album  while  the  music  also  gets  very  experimental,  avant  garde  and  improvised  at  times.  All  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  some  clean  playing  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  and  most  of  the  music  is  instrumental.

  Elements  of  sludge  and  doom  metal  can  also  be  heard  in  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  good  amount  of  drones.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  music  also  adding  in  black  metal  style  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  as  well  as  the  synths  also  bringing  in  touches  of  ambient  when  they  are  utilized,  sounds  of  silence,  whispers  and  female  vocals  can  also  be  heard  for  a  few  seconds  and  the  production  also  sounds  very  dark. 

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  [  BOLT  ]  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  drone,  black,  sludge  and  doom  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  double  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "White  Concrete"  and  "Petite  Fieur  Des  Champs".  8  out  of  10.

  https://wearebolt.bandcamp.com/album/0-5

Suton/Sacrilegious/insArt Records/Satanath Records/2023 Full Length Review

 

  Suton  are  a  duo  from  Bosnia  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom,  death  metal  and  drone  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2023  album  "Sacrilegious"  which  was  released  as  a  joint  effort  between  insArt  and  Satanath  Records.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  some  atmospheric  sounds  also  being  added  into  the  background  at  times  and  all  of  the  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  Vocals  bring  in  a mixture  of  grim  black  metal  screams,  death  metal  growls  and  clear  singing  while  the  slower  sections  of  the  songs  also  bring  in  elements  of  sludge  and  doom  metal.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  melodic  style  along  with  some  drones  also  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording.

  Most  of  the  music  sticks  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction,  clean  playing,  stringed  instruments  and  synths  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  songs  and when  the  album  finally  speeds  up  a  small  amount  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  can  also  be  heard.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  madness,  death,  universe,  isolation,  soul,  abstract  and  decay  themes.   

  In  my  opinion  Suton  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  sludge,  doom,  death  metal  and  drone  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Celestial  Consciousness.  Straight  Divine"  and  "Old  man  Willow".  8 out  of  10.

  Bandcamp: https://insartrecords.bandcamp.com/album/sacrilegious

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suton.official

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kult.suton/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/suton-band