UK atmospheric black metal pioneers Fen skillfully craft the elegantly convoluted new opus “Elemental Part One: Mourning Earth” focusing on grandiose atmospheric gloom and majestic crushing dynamics.
“Glacier” channels the band”s primordial extreme metal roots with a towering rhythmic section and unstoppable inflamed guitar riffs while otherworldly arpeggios bring a rather sentimental finale.
Within a dreamy atmospheric realm “Massif” celebrates a meditative melodic splendor focusing on sophisticated guitar progressions that seamlessly evolve into dramatic blackened crescendos amplified by merciless growls.
“Abyssal Plain” is filled with bleak emotions as graceful melodic guitars favor glowing post-metal nuances but inner dark forces ultimately unleash scorching faster rhythmic blasts.
“Moor” reaches a captivating gloomy acme as guitars naturally follow a forlorn melodic pathway enhancing a contemplative momentum with solemn clean vocals and opulent atmospheric waves yet a distinct blackened essence will inevitably lead to harsh rhythmic segments increasing speed and rage.
With the release of the enthralling artistic endeavor “Elemental Part One: Mourning Earth” Fen can fully manifest a visionary composition masterfully blending ominous heaviness and languid harmonious beauty.