Finnish atmospheric death metal band Devenial Verdict premiered the official video of the title track of their new album via No Clean Singing, and it is just as bleak, intense and impactful as the song. The video premiere can be found AT THIS LINK. Excerpt
““Ash Blind” (the song) proves to be both enticing and assaulting, both hypnotic and dangerous. It changes sharply as it goes, but the motifs that hold it together take root and make it memorable, which is a testament to the band’s songwriting skill.”
Press (so far) –
“the most astounding entry in this genre since anything from the likes of Ulcerate or even Convulsing” – Head-Banger Reviews (US)
Devenial Verdict (Finland) – Ash Blind (Dissonant/Atmospheric Death Metal)
Genre – Dissonant/Atmospheric Death Metal
Release Date – October 28th, 2022
Record Label – Transcending Obscurity Records
For fans of – Ulcerate, Aeviterne, Klexos, Morbid Angel, Mithras, Blut Aus Nord
Finnish death metal band Devenial Verdict bring a fresh approach to the style, particularly with their dissonant leanings. Where most such bands sound jarring and convoluted, Devenial Verdict are unusually expansive and atmospheric, and even allow for plaintive emotions to linger on. Intense parts accentuated by singularly powerful vocals are contrasted against the deeply immersive atmosphere where the emotive melodies shimmer starkly. It’s this alternating of seemingly conflicting yet familiar emotions that breaks down the listener and compels him to give in to the sheer evocative appeal of the music which only tightens its grip as the album unfolds. Each song adds a different shade, nuance, character to the momentum generated and compels him to bear witness to this phenomenon. Repeated exposure to it doesn’t diminish its impact nor its appeal, which only attests to the band’s commendable songwriting skills that keep the music varied enough to be engrossing but also cohesive enough to not digress. Albums like these don’t come very often and when they do, they change the scope of the style.
Line up –
Okko Tolvanen – Drums
Sebastian Frigren – Guitars
Antti Poutanen – Bass
Riku Saressalo – Vocals
Artwork by Mariusz Lewandowski
Track list –
1. Hope
2. Pravum
3. Ash Blind
4. Sun Hammer
5. Mourning Star
6. The Contemptor
7. Inanition
8. World Breaker