Dark Symphony
Revolution of Metal!
Shred Heaven, Drum Hell🎵 Tracklist:
Track 1: Veil of Tyrants
Track 2: The Tide
Track 3: Astray From Light
Track 4: A Serpent’s Tongue
Track 5: Devourer
Track 6: Throne of Decay
🎸 Album Review:
German blackened sludge metal outfit Praise The Plague has unleashed their latest offering of sonic brutality with the album ‘Suffocating In The Current Of Time’. This six-track opus delves deep into the realms of darkness and despair, weaving a tapestry of ominous atmospheres and crushing riffs that leave listeners gasping for breath.
From the moment the album kicks off with “Veil of Tyrants”, it is evident that Praise The Plague is not holding back on this release. The track sets the tone with its relentless assault of distorted guitars, thunderous drums, and guttural vocals that seem to emanate from the depths of hell itself. The band’s sound is a perfect blend of black metal’s icy coldness and sludge metal’s suffocating heaviness, creating a sonic landscape that is as bleak as it is captivating.
As the album progresses, tracks like “The Tide” and “A Serpent’s Tongue” showcase Praise The Plague’s ability to create a sense of impending doom through their music. The relentless barrage of blast beats and dissonant chords on these tracks is relentless, creating a feeling of being swept away by a malevolent force beyond one’s control. The juxtaposition of haunting melodies with crushing aggression is executed flawlessly, drawing the listener deeper into the band’s twisted world.
One of the standout tracks on the album is “Devourer”, a relentless onslaught of ferocious riffs and pummeling rhythms that hit like a sledgehammer to the chest. The track’s relentless intensity is matched only by its haunting atmosphere, as eerie clean guitar passages weave through the sonic chaos like tendrils of mist creeping through a graveyard. The interplay between light and darkness on this track is mesmerizing, showcasing Praise The Plague’s ability to create a sense of unease that lingers long after the music has stopped.
Closing out the album is “Throne of Decay”, a sprawling epic that serves as a fitting conclusion to the sonic journey that is ‘Suffocating In The Current Of Time’. The track builds slowly from a mournful dirge into a cacophony of distortion and despair, culminating in a crescendo of crushing heaviness that leaves a lasting impact on the listener. The band’s ability to create such a sense of grandeur and devastation is a testament to their songwriting prowess and attention to detail.
In comparison to their previous albums, ‘Suffocating In The Current Of Time’ sees Praise The Plague pushing their sound to new extremes. While their earlier releases showcased a raw and primal energy, this album sees the band honing their craft and delving deeper into the darker recesses of their musical psyche. The production is cleaner and more polished, allowing every instrument to shine through with clarity while still maintaining the band’s signature grit and aggression.
Overall, ‘Suffocating In The Current Of Time’ is a tour de force of blackened sludge metal that solidifies Praise The Plague’s status as one of the most formidable bands in the underground metal scene. The album is an uncompromising and unrelenting journey into the depths of despair, dragging listeners along for a harrowing ride that is as cathartic as it is punishing. With this release, Praise The Plague has truly set a new standard for themselves and the genre as a whole, cementing their place as masters of sonic darkness.
Power Metal
Shattering Eardrums