Founded in Austria by multi-instrumentalist L.G, Ellende continues to shape a personal artistic identity that now reaches an intense emotional depth with the somber blackened soundscapes of the new full-length album “Zerfallˮ.
Under a shroud of darkness “Wahrheit Teil I” pleases the audience with a series of relentless ominous rhythmic patterns fueled by ravenous drum blasts in contrast with the bucolic themes of the crestfallen acoustic guitars.
“Wahrheit Teil II” continues to follow a mysterious atmospheric black metal pathway delivering the expected gelid rhythmic assault while the slower mystifying guitar melodies express grim feelings.
The title track relies on the stark beauty of contemplative melodic phrases embellished by charming classical accents yet the rhythmic section can acquire a violent attitude producing crushing progressions.
“Zeitenwende Teil I” features a spellbinding blend of strings and grand piano while the abrasive guitar riffs begin a perilous march leading to a significantly faster and inevitably ruthless rhythmic rampage.
Throughout “Reise” guitars effortlessly shift from poignant melodic splendor, with additional grief stricken arpeggios, to primordial blackened crescendos within a cinematic deeply melancholic atmosphere.
On “Zerfall” Ellende presents to the world a grand misanthropic vision channeling the aggressiveness of traditional black metal and evoking endless gloom with a thoughtful atmospheric approach.