Featuring members of Chrome Waves, Amiensus and Fail To Decay, Minnesota-based atmospheric rock/grungegaze collective Comatose embarks on a new sonic endeavor with the debut release “A Way Back”.

There is a lovely nostalgia lingering through “Circles” as the inner shoegaze essence influences the somber guitar tonalities leading to soothing melodic passages in contrast with the heavier rhythmic patterns. 

The shoegaze inspiration feels even stronger on “Gone” as the guitar work is characterized by shimmering nuances and creates hazy rhythmic crescendos that shift from darkened grooves to quasi luminous melodic passages. 

On “Inside” you can perceive moody alt-rock elements as the accessible guitar phrases and the melodic accents flow through a murky rhythmic ensemble that occasionally channels harsh vibes also with the addition of bold screams. 

“Further” evokes bittersweet feelings as the harmonious guitars acquire deeply melancholic tonalities following a slower dreamy tempo until the rhythmic section fully embraces a raw energy and darker nuances. 

The final track “Sinking” definitely embodies the atmospheric essence that lingers throughout the entire album emphasizing the misty tones and the gloomy spirit with intricate arrangements and spacey melodic crescendos.  

Throughout “A Way Back” Comatose blends diverse musical styles and emotional motifs to develop a personal sonic identity that can certainly raise interest within the underground scene.

Following a strong debut release back in 2019, doom metal band Pulchra Morte is ready to raise the bar with the sophomore album “Ex Rosa Ceremonia” inspired by the philosophical concept of spiritual and mental renaissance.  

“The Serpent’s Choir” marks a strong beginning as the monumental riffage generates venomous rhythmic patterns enriched by the charismatic lead guitar work and the ominous flair is definitely amplified by the intense choir featuring dozens of contributors from many awesome metal bands. 

The arcane atmosphere of “Knife Of The Will” is constantly fueled by the imposing growls and the grave guitar tonalities that lead to a balanced blend of bold riffs and crestfallen melodic phrases that successfully evoke an appealing gothic essence. 

Embracing a slower melancholic splendor “Prince Among Shadows” relies on the comforting acoustic harmonies and the melodic gloom of the lead guitar work yet you will find a heavier hostile momentum embodied by the towering drums and the vicious growls. 

On “To Suffer (The Way You Do)” the robust rhythmic section effortlessly creates fierce grooves yet once again the irresistible gothic essence emerges through the melodic leads which will reach the acme with an intricate guitar solo. 

Conjuring pure darkness the title track can sound absolutely ferocious due to the diabolical growls and the faster extreme metal dynamics while the mournful atmospheric waves and the cold melodies convey profound sorrowful feelings.  

The heavy weight of classical doom remains at the center of Pulchra Morte’s sonic vision that is clearly undergoing an intriguing evolution within the realm of crushing grooves and poignant melodies of “Ex Rosa Ceremonia”.