Aragon’s Torn by The Devil is a raw and unrelenting slab of old-school black/death metal that proudly carries the torch of underground extremity. Channeling the infernal spirit of Beherit and Sarcófago, this Polish duo conjures a whirlwind of blasphemous chaos, draped in lo-fi production and seething with unholy energy. The album is a feral descent into bestial darkness, its atmosphere drenched in distortion, ritualistic fervor, and an unwavering devotion to the ugliest, most primitive forms of black metal.
Daren's vocals are a monstrous assault—guttural, inhuman, and utterly devoid of compromise—while Slav's guitar and bass work summon a maelstrom of unhinged riffing and pummeling low-end chaos. The drumming is relentless, hammering away with an almost trance-inducing fury, never allowing a moment of respite.
Though Torn by The Devil is drenched in distortion and boasts a deliberately raw aesthetic, this only enhances its sinister allure. There’s an authenticity here—a dedication to the unrefined and the profane—that makes it an essential listen for those who crave the untamed spirit of early black and death metal. Aragon may not be reinventing the wheel, but they don’t need to. Their mission is clear: to summon forth the most primal, malevolent sound possible, and in that, they succeed with demonic precision.
