Album Type: Full Length
Date Released: 25/03/2016
Label: Halo of Flies |
Unquiet Records | Lost Pilgrim Records |
Bleak Recordings | Division Records
'Πολυνείκης' leads the way with its
jagged, maelstrom of a riff, 'Ἀντιγόνη' washes over you with its 'Criminally Insane' like drum intro. Blast
beats are plentiful as the hellfire riffs spew lava in every direction. The
intro of 'Αἵμων' draws you in with its
brooding, darkness before it rages violently into oblivion with nods to the
older gods and 'Εὐρυδίκη' phlegmatic in its delivery, is a chunk of pure bludgeoning
darkness. This record is that good, I'm
willing to go out on a limb and call it an album of the year contender. Much
like the Hivelords last year; Rorcal have pushed their own envelope further and
further into the realms of possibility and although they may dwell in darkness,
the future is bright.
“Creon” CD//DD//LP track
listing:
1). 'Πολυνείκης'
2). 'Ἀντιγόνη'
3). 'Αἵμων'
4). 'Εὐρυδίκη'
The Review:
'Creon' is the
newest album from Swiss post black/sludge outfit Rorcal and is indicative of the
violent, evil forces of Mother Nature. Each element combines to form a torrent
of acrid, yet melodic sound.
'Πολυνείκης' leads
the way with its jagged, maelstrom of a riff. It slowly builds through a
resplendent cacophony, complete with stabbing cymbals and hypnotic guitar
layers into Altar
Of Plagues like pummelling. The barrage continues with plenty of
subtle nuances but without rest. You're already consumed by the tidal pull and
gasping for air by the time 'Ἀντιγόνη' washes over you with its 'Criminally Insane' like drum intro. This time, the build up is short;
Yonni's vocals churn in the blackened waves. Some Norwegian Second Wave riffs
bare their teeth for a few moments among the intelligent song crafting. The
song dissipates into some melancholic shredding, destroying its structure
before rebuilding into a furious storm.
The intro of 'Αἵμων' draws
you in with its brooding, darkness before it rages violently into oblivion with
nods to the older gods. The intro riff is once again the jumping off point for
the song as it takes a slightly more frantic turn. Blast beats are plentiful as
the hellfire riffs spew lava in every direction and nearing the song's end, the
notes are left to cling to the smog filled air. 'Εὐρυδίκη' phlegmatic in its delivery, is
a chunk of pure bludgeoning darkness. Something inherently nefarious lurks
beneath the intricate melodies and machine gun drumming, almost as if something
has forced their hands. By the time the track's twelve plus minutes have
elapsed, you will feel like Pliny the younger, surveying the city of Pompeii after Mount Vesuvius
erupted.
This record is that good, I'm willing to go out on a limb and
call it an album of the year contender. Much like the Hivelords last year; Rorcal
have pushed their own envelope further and further into the realms of
possibility and although they may dwell in darkness, the future is bright.
“Creon” is available
here
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