THOTH (Graveland) - From The Abyss Of Dungeons Of Darkness (12" LP)
Poland | Black
Detailed Description
Cooperation with: Eastern Blood Productions and WolfTyr Productions. Black vinyl, limited to 500 with insert.
Thoth’s latest release marks a unique and thrilling collaboration between three titans of the black metal scene: Necro (Ohtar, Selbstmord), Krzysztof (Dark Fury), and Rob Darken (Graveland, Lord Wind). Venturing away from their more triumphant or militant sounds, this project takes listeners into the depths of despair with an album drenched in a cryptic and foreboding style of depressive black metal.
From the very first note of "Waiting for You," the album establishes an atmosphere of haunting doom, with slow, sorrowful riffs that ebb and flow beneath bleak, tortured vocals. The powerful, minimalistic use of synthesizers adds a layer of eerie ambiance, giving the album a raw and immersive quality, as if it's being delivered straight from a cold, desolate crypt. Tracks like "...to Kill..." and "Within the Cemetery Crypts" further amplify the sense of dread, combining simple, yet evocative guitar lines with an undertone of somber, doom-laden chords.
The title track, "From the Abyss of Dungeons of Darkness," captures the spirit of the entire release, offering a captivating, dark journey. "Omnipresent Cold" and "Chaos Syndrome" continue to envelop the listener in a suffocating embrace of sorrow and despair, while the instrumental "Emptiness" closes the album on a poignant, chilling note.
Though minimalist in execution, the album’s raw production only heightens its emotional intensity. Each track contributes to an overall feeling of loss and inevitability, making this release essential for fans of depressive black metal or anything associated with Darken’s unmistakable style. The grim trio behind Thoth have truly created a work that resonates with the bleakest corners of the genre, delivering an unforgettable and atmospheric experience.
