Aeon Void -
Fragments of Illusion
Turkey
Zazen Sounds
Aeon Void is a duo hailing from Istanbul, and
“Fragments of Illusion” is their debut EP released under Zazen Sounds. The EP
features five tracks of possessed death/black metal that’s about as relentless
as it gets. This otherworldly atmosphere is accentuated by the malicious vocal
attack as every utterance is spewed forth with absolute malice. Every track
offer a rush of pure darkness and volatile aggression replete with uncompromising
riffs and blasting drums. Their music has some unmistakable Turkish
characteristics, injecting their own trademark violence into it. As far as
references go, I can hear trace elements from bands like Abigor, Marduk,
Infernal War, et cetera. One of the highlights of this release is without a
doubt the ungodly riffs, which are ruthlessly executed and sharp as obsidian
blades. There's something nuanced and sinister about the atmosphere that
reminds me of French and Swedish bands, particularly the ominous black metal
sound associated with labels like Norma Evangelium Diaboli. All in all, this is
a near flawless release from a very promising band.
