Morkera –
Aggravations
Croatia
Unsigned/independent
Morkera is unequivocally the best band from Croatia I’ve
heard (not that I know many bands from there), and their second album
“Aggravations” is a truly outstanding work. The music sounds raw and
unpolished, and while this is probably intentional, it gives the compositions a
gritty and unique feel. The band has a knack for crafting remarkably punishing
(and sometimes weird) riffs, with nuances of death and apocalypse emanating
from their music. The riffs can be quite intricate at times and feature some
excellent harmonies, while the vocals are categorically vicious and have a war
metal feel to them. I definitely recommend them to fans of (early) Necrodeath, Rites
of Thy Degringolade, Axis of Advance as well as Deathspell Omega for the eerie
atmosphere. The fact that they don't have a label is one of the most puzzling
mysteries of the 21st century, although they seem to be a DIY band. Stop
whatever you’re doing and check this band out.
