Instrumental Metal is something that many noobs dream of having. All your friends who hate “screaming” claim to want something like this—only to never listen to it anyway. That’s the reality of the game: people hate growling until it’s not there. However, that doesn’t take away from the merits of a band like Rýr, whose approach on Disloged makes me think of a less brutal Cult of Luna—yet still heavier than Pelican (let’s be honest, anything is heavier than Pelican). But enough mixed signals—let’s dig into what this album is all about.
Disloged isn’t the kind of Post-Metal that drowns you in existential anxiety. Instead, it’s a reflective trip—something to absorb rather than endure. The atmosphere is hostile yet weirdly soothing, like staring into a fire that’s slowly consuming a forest. And yeah, the intros are long. Minimalist, patient, almost meditative—which, at times, had me wishing for a vocalist to cut through the haze. A few well-placed shouts in sections A or B would’ve been killer, but hey, that’s not the point here. This is background music for when you want to zone out, not spiral into overthinking.
Don’t mistake this for Stoner Doom, though. There’s none of that hazy, riff-worshiping lethargy—Rýr keeps things moving, even in their sludgiest moments. The album’s structure feels like a series of lunar expeditions: sparse, vast, and deliberate. It leans closer to Cult of Luna than Sleep, and honestly, that’s for the best. A slower, dronier approach would’ve made for a tedious instrumental experience. Instead, Disloged balances weight and momentum, even if that first-track intro tests your patience (seriously, does it ever end?).
Nostalgia alert: this thing reeks of mid-2000s Post-Rock/Metal, back when bands were more about atmosphere than aggression. And yeah, it hits me right in the sentimental bone (ugh, I know—nostalgia is gross). But Rýr doesn’t just recycle the past. They flirt with sluggishness without fully committing, keeping things tight enough to avoid meandering. It’s impressive how they sidestep the obvious Doom tropes, opting for something more dynamic.
So who’s this for? If Vipassi clicked with you, Disloged will too. But if you’re the type who needs vocals or instant gratification, consider this your warning: you’re getting guitars, bass, and drums screaming at you instead—which, frankly, is all I need. If you’re the kind of listener who must dissect lyrics (why are you even in Metal, then?), well… yeah, this’ll be an adjustment.
Label: Moment of Collapse
Release date: April 11, 2025
Website: https://ryrpostmetal.bandcamp.com/album/dislodged-2
Country: Germany
Score: A long 3.0/5.0
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