Imperium Dekadenz - Into Sorrow Evermore - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Where most of us might think that everything has been said and done in a genre, Imperium Dekadenz boldly seek new horizons The highly atmospheric and emotionally dense soundscapes of this duo shun a simplistic tag like InchMelodic Black MetalInch and have done so for ages - so Horaz and Vespasian seize the moment with When We Are Forgotten and delve deep into a complex cosmos made of anger, loneliness, melancholy and pure destruction. Their musical progression is palpable throughout the album. Triumphant shadowplay 'Bis ich bin' let's the old school BM flames rise high and then indulges in iridescent, melodic riff cascades. Both parts of 'My Solace' pose as solemn monoliths framing surprisingly catchy and driven tracks such as 'Transcendence'. The sixth record of the duo from the Black Forest in Germany convinces with a dynamic, energetic and organic production and sounds by no means polished, but rough and dark as their home itself. In contradiction to the album's title This is unforgettable.

One of the original vanguards of death metal is back! 38 years into their storied career, IMMOLATION returns with their 12th album, InchDescentInch. Once again, long-time fans and unsuspecting newcomers will be confronted with hymns of darkness and fury, invoked by one of the most respected names in the genre. Constantly touring, constantly evolving and constantly releasing flawless records, IMMOLATION's unwavering dedication to extreme music culminated in the 2024 biography, InchInto Everlasting Fire - The Official History of ImmolationInch by Kevin Stewart-Panko, telling their impressive development from their raw demos to legendary 1991 debut InchDawn Of PossessionInch up until now. And now, is the best time to descent into the sonic depths of IMMOLATION as their newest opus, mixed and mastered by long-time collaborator Zack Ohren, offers a muscular production that captures the band in it's most fiery and brooding moments alike. For the artwork, the band relied on Eliran Kantor (Testament, Kreator) who crafted an intimidating piece perfectly visualizing the aura of this opus. It would be too simple to deploy descriptions like InchheavyInch or InchbrutalInch; on InchDescentInch IMMOLATION excel in delivering death metal that stands alone with a unique and elevated voice.

Ascension is a 10-track album filled with musical hills and valleys, ranging from delicate to deadly. With elements of Thrash, Prog, and even Punk, as well as a strong melodic presence, it combines old and new into a dynamic collection of catchy and gritty songs with an overall genre-bending feel.