German dark rock / metal visionaries Autumnblaze always demonstrated a sentimental devotion for dark songs and now they make a remarkable comeback with the gloomy soundscapes of the ninth album “Glut”.
Autumnblaze channel a palpable Nordic melancholia through the epic sonic realm of “Licht aus” delivering majestic guitar riffs and crestfallen harmonies.
“Kerkersonne” maintains a darkened rhythmic core but certainly favors fragility and warmth with a poignant vocal delivery and minimalist guitars.
“Heilung” presents a delightful poetic flair through graceful melodic progressions and comforting vocals highlighting a vulnerable side.
The refined dreamlike title track focuses on soft arpeggios and emotive vocals surrounded by hazy atmospheric tapestries.
“Der Idiot” chooses a more direct approach as feverish guitars spontaneously build impactful grooves yet you can appreciate the fascinating contemplative passages.
On “Geisteskind” guitars acquire darker tonalities to create a grim melodic grandeur and emphasize the emotional depth.
A visceral heaviness runs throughout “Albtraum” generating harsh rhythmic patterns amplified by tormented growls yet the recurring melodic motifs evoke spiritual clarity spontaneously leading to a mellow finale with wistful arpeggios.
“Glut” is the result of a thoughtful creative process as Autumnblaze fully embrace a distinct introspective style carefully blending primal rhythmic intensity and cathartic