Norwegian avant-garde metal stalwarts In The Woods… pay homage to the natural beauty and essence of their homeland throughout the multidimensional melancholic world of the new studio effort “Otra”.
“The Things You Shouldn’t Know” has the power to hypnotize the listeners as the poignant main melodic themes express genuine emotions with alluring guitar progressions and contemplative vocals while the mighty rhythmic section can still acquire speed and aggression channeling darker forces.
A somber piano introduces the heavy energetic structure of “The Crimson Crown” centered around the contrasting feelings fueled by blackened harsh rhythmic blast amplified by vicious growls and deeply sorrowful melodic phrases.
The harmonious soul of “The Kiss and the Lie” is made of pure eternal melancholia as the gloomy guitar tonalities reach an evident emotional depth but you can also appreciate how the band’s primordial roots generate colossal ominous riffs.
You still get an overload of obscure energy during the twisted rhythmic rampage of “The Wandering Deity” yet it symbolizes a mystical album’s closure as the evocative melodic composition once again highlights a spiritual vision enhanced by a majestic theatrical vocal performance.
Inspired by the power of the river Otra running through the heart of Kristiansand, In The Woods… confidently embark on a wonderful journey through gloomy landscapes and the eclectic album “Otra” officially marks the beginning of a new era.