SVARTHART - Awaiting the Return
Self Released
Belgium's SVARTHART will not win any awards (yet) for their minimalist approach to death doom. But there is plenty here to grab onto for some sick enjoyment. They started in 2011 and put out their debut full length, Emptiness Filling the Void, in 2016. Originally a two piece act they've since grown into a four piece band.
Now when I say minimalist approach it's not a criticism. For the most part the blunt, gravel throat style vocals take precedent in the mix. In a weird way it comes across as a narration while the music advances. By the way it's the twin guitar approach of steady and heavy rhythm riffs paired with fluid-esque KATATONIA like soloing that will catch listeners by accident.
SVARTHART pay tribute to the 90's era of the genre by leaving the bass oh so subtle, the drum work complimentary with the guitar and vocals being the stars. The only thing missing is the toning of a bell to bring out the dead.
https://svarthart.bandcamp.com/album/awaiting-the-return
https://www.facebook.com/svarthart/
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