Pegah & Metalcatto
It’s that time of the week when we raid the fridge for whatever leftovers we can find—because who wants to cook a lot on a Sunday? You do? Well, respect, I’ll give you that. But this time is different. I’m not alone in this section—Pegah has decided to join in and bring another band to your tearful eyes. So, here we have this week’s lucky picks:
11REDEARTH – Volcano: The band is classified as Experimental/Psychedelic Doom Metal, but its sound also incorporates elements of stoner and sludge doom. Thematically, Volcano, as suggested by its title and cover art, explores profound concepts like creation, morality, and the forces of nature. What sets this band apart is its use of the didgeridoo—an unconventional instrument in this genre—adding a distinctive layer to the music. The EP opens with an instrumental intro that draws you into its world, followed by four tracks exploring themes such as inner struggle, humanity’s destruction, shared pain, and rebellion against divine power (with an excellent vocal performance to boot). Click here!
The Obsidian Resurrection – As Darkness Falls: I know it’s been, like, five minutes since we last talked about this project, but what can I say? The line isn’t very long right now. Anyway, this release follows their established style: proggy, almost Symphonic Death Metal that takes its time to wrap you in its atmosphere. But don’t confuse that with a lack of pace or energy—these tracks are constantly changing and dynamic. It takes a bit of getting used to how the synths are used, but it’s an interesting twist nonetheless. Click here!
Arkuum – Hier ist kein Licht: Atmospheric black metal often gets a bad reputation—and honestly, it’s usually deserved. However, Arkuum is doing something different. This release strikes a strange balance between Black, Doom, and even Death Metal. It almost feels like a more anxious, desperation-inducing take on Finnish MeloDeath. And guess what? There’s not much boring filler here! Despite the track lengths, the whole thing stays lean and never drags. Do you know how rare that is in this subgenre? No? Then click here and enjoy the pain!
NihilistVoid – Cenotaph: I think this is the first time we’ve had a band from mighty Guatemala. For some strange reason, most releases we get from Latin America tend to have that raw True kvlt production. Fortunately, that’s not the case with this EP—it actually sounds good! And yet, it retains that sludgy grit and dirt we all love in Post-Metal. It’s melancholic and hostile at the same time, thanks to the unholy alliance of sensitive riffs and utterly primal vocals. I’ll be giving this a few more spins and hoping for a full album soon. Click here!
Another week, another set of band badges served. I have to say, all the bands this time brought what I’d consider decent production quality. More than kvlt, they’re just uncaught talent—so please go check them out! (I also love some gave me access to their FLAC) The level of this section keeps going up, and I’m not doing anything to stop it. What? You miss Metal that sounds like a broken washing machine? Don’t worry; there’s always more of that coming right up. Stay with us!
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