Belgian post-metal band Amenra has created an ambitious opus with the immersive atmospheric palette and the fierce dynamics of new release “De Doorn” which might often feel like an out of body experience.
On the colossal album opener “Ogentroost” a spectral atmosphere and haunting female vocals surround the listeners while the monumental guitar riffs and the feverish rhythmic patterns are destined to thrive within a darkened sonic realm.
On “De Evenmens” a sense of agony emerges from the tormented screams and the gloomy grandeur of the guitar work which can deliver gorgeous melodic aesthetics as well as monolithic riffage.
On “Het Gloren” the heavy weight of the anguished guitar riffs inevitably leads to a doomed pathway amplified by the distant desperate screams while during the dramatically slower passage delicate soothing melodies express sheer melancholia.
“Voor Immer” opens an arcane portal that leads to bleak soundscapes accompanied by theatrical narratives and the hazy ambiance atmospheric waves definitely enhance a strong emotional flow yet the rhythmic section will ultimately deliver intense heavier doom dynamics.
A mystical flair lingers throughout “De Doorn” as Amenra deliberately push standard musical boundaries to reveal the fragility of humanity and invite you to embark on a cathartic journey.