LIGHT OF DARK - Beyond Darkness & Hell We Come (SLIPCASE CD)

From the first seconds, the band unleashes a bludgeoning barrage of blastbeats and cavernous riffing that pulls no punches. It’s brutal, it’s fast, and it’s coated in an ominous haze that recalls the eerie, ritualistic tone of mid-2000s Behemoth, but filtered through a proudly unpolished lens. The sound is harsh and raw, but never careless. Each track barrels forward with purpose, dragging the listener deeper into the group’s bleak vision of infernal conquest.

Lyrically, the band leans into esoteric themes—plenty of occult symbolism, ancient references, and apocalyptic imagery—which complements the swirling chaos of the music. Songs like “Al Azif” and “Among Deads” stand out for their sheer intensity and neck-snapping drive, while “When Your Candle Goes Off” introduces a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the track ends.

The production may not be squeaky clean, but that only adds to its charm. There’s something refreshing about its rawness—it's aggressive, guttural, and utterly unpretentious. For fans of underground death metal who appreciate the dirt and fury over pristine precision, Beyond Darkness & Hell We Come delivers in spades.

No, this isn’t a groundbreaking reinvention of the genre—but it doesn’t try to be. What THE LIGHT OF DARK offers is a proudly uncompromising slab of Mexican death metal, fueled by passion, aggression, and a clear reverence for the genre’s darker traditions. It’s music made to rattle bones and summon storms, and in that mission, it succeeds with conviction.

Recommended Tracks: Al Azif, When Your Candle Goes Off, Beyond Darkness & Hell We Come

For fans of: Krisiun, Shub Niggurath, Behemoth, early Hate