Experimental blackened doom band Eight Bells begins a musical and emotional exploration through the hypnotizing soundscapes of the ambitious third record “Legacy Of Ruin”.
Surrounded by a murky atmosphere “Destroyer” opens the album with haunting vocal harmonies and wistful arpeggios that will soon evolve into a heavier rhythmic ensemble showcasing an inflamed blackened flair fueled by visceral guitar riffs and mournful tonalities.
An immense melancholia lingers through “The Well” as the enticing melodic blend of gloomy guitars, dreamy piano accents and elegant violin reveal an intense emotional depth yet ominous black metal influences will occasionally take over generating aggressive rhythmic blasts.
On “Nadir” the monochromatic vocals enhance a spiritual essence and you can even perceive a pale sense of hopefulness as the soft melodic progressions and the poignant darkened guitar tonalities ultimately lead to cathartic rhythmic crescendos.
“Premonition” marks a grand finale highlighting an arcane energy and an elaborate composition which combines ghastly doom melodies and harsh blackened rhythmic patterns featuring relentless tremolo and tormented growls.
Eight Bells confidently follow a multifaceted enigmatic sonic pathway that can easily grab your attention, shifting from evocative melodies to obscure dynamics within the darkened realm of “Legacy Of Ruin”.