Altar of Betelgeuze from
Finland are onto something special. Not content with playing either doom or
death metal, the band merge influences from both realms so to speak and create
a seamless sound where clean singing and growls both have a place.
Essentially Altar of Betelgeuze play
stoner doom but with the heaviness and relative structuring of death metal.
Long, winding songs that are at once emotive and crushing enthral the listener
for extended periods of time, while you are left wondering about suitable
parallels for this unique band. 'Among the Ruins' their brand new
album set for release via Transcending Obscurity Records
is a definitive present-day album, when it's no longer about mimicking your
idols but taking the sound forward in a logical, sincere manner.
Today at The Sludgelord it gives us great pleasure
to premiere the track six from the album “Advocates of Deception” which you
can check out below. Preorders for 'Among
the Ruins' are available here
