Dearthe – Dispirited Obscurity
Australia
Third Eye Temple
Dearthe from New South Wales, Australia, released their debut album last year entitled, "Dispirited Obscurity" which is a bleak and harrowing assault of abyssic black/death.
It seems that "Dispirited Obscurity" went somewhat under the radar, as the music on said album is nothing short of excellent, including the fact that the band features members from well-known bands like Temple Nightside, Ill-omen and Vesicant. There's even a killer cover of Demoncy's "Hypocrisy of the Accursed Heavens" which should tell you a lot about where the band stands in terms of sound and influences.
The music conjures a sinister atmosphere that is both profound and hypnotic, as it overtakes the listener with a series of apocalyptic riffs and eerie howls that sound like they emanate from some torture chamber in hell.
The bass is quite notable in the mix and pairs well with the riffs and drums. There are some melodic segments scattered throughout, although they are essentially morbid sounding.
If opaque and murky black/death is your thing, then "Dispirited Obscurity" should be right up your alley, as it is the perfect embodiment of this style. (HT)