Self Released 2014
1. A Strange
Awakening 2. Illumination 3. Singularity 4. Crystal Mountain
After the
release of three straight albums, UK progressive black metal band De Profundis
have changed tack slightly and offered up a four track EP to be released
through Terrorizer Magazine later this month. Entitled "Frequencies",
this four track opus is as talented and inspired as it is frustrating and left
field. I've been a fan of progressive rock all of my life but when the prefix
progressive is used in black metal the end results can be horrifying or
profound. I'd say De Profundis have stayed firmly on the profound side of the
fence with this one despite parts of opening track " A Strange
Awakening" meandering off on its own whimsical journey in places before
returning to the main stay of thunderous black metal savagery.
"Illumination"
is kept rather more in check by the band whose melodic meets battering ram
style is rather intoxicating, a style they have adopted on previous recordings
to great effect! "Singularity" is a destructive hell bent and focused
bout of furious extreme metal that deftly rampages through its repertoire
before the finale track "Crystal Mountain" adds a maniacal cum catchy
finishing flurry of superb black metal majesty! Give it a few listens for sure
as De Profundis always offer up more than the first hearing reveals. I think
you'll be pleased with the finished work!
8 Out Of 10 - Luke
Hayhurst
Band Page: Here
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