Lykhaeon -
Opprobrium
Switzerland
Repose Records
Lykhaeon’s second opus "Opprobrium" is a decidedly coherent affair of bleak black/death/doom with many quality aspects to it. A very thick atmosphere drenched in gloom pervade this record, including the infusion of eerie horror soundscapes redolent of being in the midst of some profane ritual. Black metal sensibilities are omnipresent, as the music draws you into the darkest corridors of the abyss. This isn’t so much an avant-garde experience, as the band retains a sense of barbarism that flirts with more ritualistic nuances. The superlative and dense production really accentuates every detail on this record, which makes everything more digestible. “Opprobrium” is a commendable work of transcendental black/death art and comes highly recommended for those into bands like Teitanblood, Cultes des Ghoules, Necros Christos, et cetera.