"[T]heir version of a progressive and modern black metal imbued with post-rock and post-hardcore influences is varied, complex, technical but also melodic a lot of the times, not just relying on power and aggression (of which they absolutely don't lack). They might also bring into mind at times the most forward-thinking and experimental bands of the Norwegian scene, like Virus and Fleurety, as the guitar riffs often turn into unexpected territories, while the vocals also often show an interesting theatrical and dramatic approach.
The recording is truly excellent in quality and the performance of the band is stellar, showing a clear way forward of progression from their already very promising debut. "Society of the Spectral" is an exciting listen from start to end and places itself as a big contender for album of the year, and we will not be at all surprised if the band breaks out into a much wider audience with it." - ANTI-FASCIST BLACK METAL NETWORK
Credits
E NEWMAN - VOCALS, GUITAR
D JOSEY - GUITAR
M BAUKNIGHT - BASS
M LAMBERT - DRUMS
LYRICS - E NEWMAN
TRACK 4 & 6 MUSIC - D JOSEY/E NEWMAN
TRACKS 1, 2, 3, 5, & 7 MUSIC - E NEWMAN
TRACK 3 GUEST VOCALS - NATHAN KWON
FROM CRAWL ACROSS THE SKY
ALL SAMPLES:
'SOCIETY OF THE SPECTACLE' BY GUY DEBORD,
VOICE ACTING BY DORE BOWEN
LICENSED UNDER:
CC BY-SA 4.0
RELEASED BY:
COMFORT MONK 2023 - CM015
