UK underground’s stalwarts Hecate Enthroned convey an alluring gothic splendor within the blackened realm of the brand new full length “The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried” lyrically based around ancient British myths and legends.
Arising from darkened depths “Spirits Stir Within Our Ancestors Tombs” instantly spellbinds the listener with an impeccable blend of bewitching atmospheric arrangements and merciless rhythmic blasts further enriched by a stark melodic beauty.
“Steed of the Still Water” evokes immense melancholia through the elegant piano melodies and the dramatic orchestration while colossal drumming and tormented growls channel a beloved classic black metal formula.
Drenched in darkness & poetry “Deathless in the Dryad Glade” offers seductive atmospheric layers and eerie melodic waves unfolding around an overwhelming rhythmic violence fueled by relentless gelid guitar riffs.
“The Boreal Monastery” without any hesitation continues to unleash hard-hitting rhythmic patterns yet the inner melodic gloom becomes a crucial element naturally leading to a sorrowful atmospheric finale.
The irresistible gothic flair of “Into a Vale of Endless Snow” emphasizes a decadent composition as a fragile harmonious essence flourishes through the opulent orchestration in contrast with the monolithic fast and aggressive rhythmic section.
Renowned as one of the longest-running bands in the extreme metal scene Hecate Enthroned stay true to their signature grim vision and successfully create an irresistible gothic grandeur on “The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried”.