Venturing into the ambient realm, Ixithra from DEMONCY, operating under the alias Robert Cruzan, embraces a darker and minimalist approach with the release "Misery Preserved." This departure from traditional black metal aligns more with the somber tones of LUSTMORD and the atmospheric black ambient projects of the LLN collective, albeit on a less monumental scale. The album, situated between abyssal rumbles and drone-drenched darkness, immerses the listener in a claustrophobic labyrinth of dungeons and catacombs. While the monotonous nature of the recording invites subjective interpretation, its success is left to each individual's experience, whether influenced by controlled substances, imagination, or none of the above.
