Metal Roundup Week of 6/7/24
Already? Yes! Of course there’s already more fantastic metal albums to review!
mDzod Rum by Abysskvlt
True to doom metal tradition but with a serious regional folk twist, mDzod Rum by Abysskvlt creates a deeply dark, unsettling atmosphere with a heaping helping of influence from Tibetan culture. From throat singing to sustained power chords, from dark ambient soundscapes to traditional chants, this album takes us on a one-of-a-kind journey.
Obsidian Black Carrion by Gom Jabber
On the other end of the doom metal spectrum, Obsidian Black Carrion by Gom Jabber punctuates their crushingly heavy riffing with moments of rapid chugging and lead lines. This death metal influence causes the album to whip back and forth in groove and feel, creating an exhilarating experience unique to this specific fusion.
Th Fly S Cmng by Strlnr Twrs
Digging further down the death metal rabbit hole, Th Fly S Cmng by Strlnr Twrs brings a punk and DIY energy to the sound that introduces some crusty chaos to this already frantic sound. Off-putting vocal delivery and strange vocal samples add to this album’s more personal feel, turning these moshpit bangers to a message designed specifically to get under your skin.
Alienation Manifesto by Thanatotherion
For all of the blackened death metal we’ve seen recently, these bands generally hold back from exploring black metal’s strange alignment with the dungeon synth microgenre. Alienation Manifesto by Thanatotherion takes this challenge head-on, underlying their tremolo sections with icy, lo-fi synths to add a fascinating atmospheric foundation to their sound.
