25 Nov 2020

Album review: Prison Hell - Мяco. Viande. Fleisch. Meat. (2020)

 



Prison Hell - Мяco. Viande. Fleisch. Meat. 2020

Canada

War Vellum


War Vellum has done it again. The quality is consistent with releases from black noise such as Tsalal and Mesmeric Revelation. So when I saw the Prison Hell tape up for pre-order, I immediately bought it. This project is from good ole Edmonton, home of black/death Gods like Blasphemy and Revenge, and you can definitely hear it in the music. It is the brainchild of Kib Sreng from Brulvahnatu, Black Abyss, and ex-member of higher profile acts such as Antediluvian and A.M.S.G. He doesn't stray too far from the path either. The debut full-length, “Мяco. Viande. Fleisch. Meat.” is pure bestial black/death at its best. The art presented is highly inspired and creative. He's not afraid to cross into other genres at the drop of a dime with certain parts of songs having an Incantation feel, whereas other songs have more of a Beherit worship style. The vocals are a mix of guttural and raspy black metal (in the Beherit vein) and suits the music. My favorite part is without a doubt the solos; they are weird, fringe, and sound cool as hell. The production on this release is mixed and mastered perfectly for what you're being subjected to. If you're craving something different, yet still somewhat familiar, then check this out. (LR)