SOLOTHUS - Realm Of Ash And Blood
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I first learned about SOLOTHUS back in 2016 with their sophomore album No King Reigns Eternal. That album was a powerful reminder of why Finnish death doom reigns supreme. Sure there's plenty of acts out and about playing in this particular genre. But there's just something far more menacing from the Finnish bands. I'm also glad to see SOLOTHUS are still with us to prove my theory.
What I like about this album (and this band) in particular is that there's no wasting time with atmospheric intro nonsense. SOLOTHUS just crawls out from their cave dwelling and reeks havoc. Yes the traditional genre elements are evident like crushing slow riffs and bestial vocals. But upon that there's a strong sense of melody.
Treasure the guitar lines that carry some of these cuts along. Top those off with some ice breaking solo work. All of that plus the basics create an actual atmosphere of dread. Yeah we need a sound track like this for these pathetic times. Although the sounds on here might be too dystopian in nature compared to our real life circumstances.
At least it breaks the monotony of a mask and gloves lifestyle outside of the home. SOLOTHUS' vision on Realm Of Ash And Blood is far more bleak and worthy of you checking it out. For too long you've had major bands within this genre who were to chunky hungry monkey or fucking sad sacks. This one breaks away from all of that in order to cut a path all their own.
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