We’ve had the good fortune of working with some of the best black metal bands on the label such as Gaerea, Imperialist, Norse, Somnium Nox, Temple Koludra, Veilburner, Trench Warfare, Sathanas, Lifelost, etc. and Bednja are no exception. Their debut full length is a brilliant album that mixes influences from at least two styles and in a way that things remain somewhat coherent and hard-hitting too. Stream the first song that’s up on Bandcamp and YouTube and wait for things to kick in.
Bednja (Croatia) – Doline Su Ostale Iza Nas (November 29th, 2019)
Genre – Black Metal/Hardcore/Crust
Release Date – November 29th, 2019
Record Label – Transcending Obscurity Records
For fans of – Gaerea, Calligram, Oathbreaker, Veilburner, Ancst, Plebeian Grandstand, Darkthrone, Mayhem
From Croatia, Bednja are on to something special. Eschewing the stale black metal template, they have taken elements from other genres such as hardcore to concoct an electrifying blend that harnesses the best qualities of each, topped off with an atmospheric touch. The result is not only largely unpredictable but also energetic, with soothing passages interspersing the violently rampaging parts. One word description for Bednja‘s music would be fascinating but that would hardly sum up the music that is contained on their debut full length. It’s an album that you will keep coming back to for more, simply because it’s unparalleled in its expression and the way it’s stringed together without seeming contrived. Rarely has this blend of black metal and hardcore made this much sense, embracing the atmospheric and spontaneous side of things while being at it too.
Band lineup –
Petar Babić – Drums
Ivan Milković – Bass and vocals
Nikola Šarkanji – Guitar and vocals
Track listing –
1. Phantom Parasite Trauma
2. All Is Over
3. Knife Under Throat
4. Cold Wind
5. Primordial Lie
6. Supposed Dead
Transcending Obscurity Official YouTube Channel