Infera Bruo
In Conjuration
Bindrune Records (2015)
I came across Infera Bruo a couple of years back when they were releasing their debut album, Desolate Unknown. The perspective of the band on the black metal genre was intriguing, remaining true to the roots of the genre, but also building on top of its traditional outlook. The dissonant quality was overflowing in the record, while the inclusion of synths and effects to their fiery compositions was a solid combination. Couple of years later, and Infera Bruo are putting out their sophomore album, In Conjuration. This time around, it is not an independent release, with the record coming out from Bindrune Recordings, home of other great extreme metal acts, such as Panopticon, Seidr and Blood of the Black Owl. At least that seems to be settled because listening to Infera Bruo it seemed insane that they did not have a label at the time Desolate Unknown was out.In Conjuration presents a similar outlook that was first revealed in Desolate Unknown. One of the bigger steps that the band has taken comes in the production of the album. Even though Desolate Unknown had a production that was suitable for the sound of the band, with In Conjuration they really step … Read more
Neon Shudder
Ghost Process
Independent (2015)
Covering much of the same ground as a group like Perturbator, Philadelphia’s neon shudder makes dark electronic music inspired by … Read more
Grease Thieves
The World This Hour
Independent (2015)
Newly-formed Vancouver, BC pop-punk trio Grease Thieves boast a vocalist whose snarl makes him sound a bit like vintage Tim … Read more
