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With Inhumane Minimalism, Greek black metal duo Human Serpent sharpen their already vicious edge, delivering a second full-length that refines their raw intensity into something even more punishing. Following the grim and relentless The Gradual Immersion in Nihilism, this album pushes further into the abyss, balancing unfiltered aggression with chilling atmospherics and an undeniable sense of despair.
From the first piercing riffs of The World in Coffins, it’s clear that Human Serpent remains faithful to their bleak, misanthropic vision. Tremolo-laden guitars slice through relentless blast beats, while the vocals—shrill, tortured, and unwavering—channel pure venom. There’s an almost hypnotic quality to the riffing, drawing the listener deeper into the suffocating darkness of the album. Yet, despite its unrelenting speed, the album never feels monotonous; moments like the eerie, mournful passages in The Lament and Mother of Depression provide a stark contrast, amplifying the sheer weight of the faster sections.
The production here is raw but deliberate. The guitars possess a biting clarity without sacrificing the coarse, unpolished sound that defines the genre, while the drums maintain a sharp and punishing presence. It’s a step forward from their debut, achieving a balance between ferocity and clarity without losing the suffocating atmosphere that makes their sound so distinctive.
Tracks like Trees of Flesh and Starving Void Upon Earth offer some of the album’s most vicious moments—furious, high-speed assaults that embody the band’s ideological stance of pure nihilism. Meanwhile, Bottomless Fall stands out for its haunting, mid-tempo descent into despair, proving that Human Serpent can convey just as much menace at a slower pace.
What sets Inhumane Minimalism apart is its ability to evoke raw emotion through sheer sonic violence. This isn’t just an album—it’s an immersion into desolation, an unfiltered glimpse into the abyss. Human Serpent has refined their craft while maintaining the unhinged energy that made their debut so compelling. With Inhumane Minimalism, they cement their place as one of Greece’s most ferocious black metal entities.
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