Lorn
Arrayed Claws
I, Voidhanger (2017)
I still remember when Lorn released their debut full-length, Towards the Abyss of Disease, where their raw and unapologetic black metal blew me away. Their sound was well structured, and even though it was not diverging from the core of the genre, they achieved in building a distinct sound, within the traditional boundaries. Unfortunately, releases have been quite sparse for Lorn, and given that in fifteen years they have put out only two full-length albums, it is no wonder that their name is not very well known. But still, their presence was retained with their participation in split releases, the more interesting of which is Enshroudment of Astral Destiny alongside Battle Dagorath and Darchon. That step opened up new possibilities for Lorn, something that became apparent in their sophomore record, with the fitting title, Subconscious Metamorphosis.In a way the first EP of the band, Arrayed Claws, is a further expansion of their sophomore record. The black metal tone of the band has been expanded to accompany ambient elements, but the implementation of such tendencies does not cause them to alter their black metal core. The guitars scream with their cyclothymic nature, unpredictable in their progression, while sudden breaks make it … Read more
Various Artists
Wonk Unit/Raging Nathans - split
Drunken Sailor (2016)
This split 7” from a US band and a UK band carries a surprisingly unified sound over its four songs, … Read more
Andrew Paley
Sirens
Paper + Plastick/Make My Day (2016)
Perhaps best known as the frontman of Vermont post-punk band The Static Age, Andrew Paley has never been shy about … Read more
