DODSFERD - Skotos EP
Transcending Obscurity Records
So for all of you people who read the things I post on this blog (and frankly who doesn't) you know I'm a big fan of DODSFERD from Greece. Just a quick overview, DODSFERD started out as a one man black metal act back in the early 2000's by Wrath. The early stuff was a mix of black n roll and atmospheric BM. Lyrical themes delved into subjects both suicidal as well as homicidal. Wrath pretty much despised the human race. I'm a huge fan of that first decade of DODSFERD.
The next batch of albums from 2010 to 2013 were decent and followed the same themes. The consistent black n roll material was exciting but everything else was not top notch in my not so humble opinion. So at a time when I expected Wrath to just repeat the same tired theme he surprises the hell out of me and the world of black metal with 2015's Wastes of Life. Wrath basically tweaks his repertoire to fit into the modern era of atmospheric BM. DODSFERD also is an actual band at this point with other musicians along with Wrath. It's truly an amazing release.
Fast forward to 2018 with Diseased Remnants Of A Dying World which was a continuation of the blackened path Wrath had taken on the previous full length. This one reminded me of territory once trudged by the likes of DRUDKH and PRIMORDIAL. Again an amazing piece of work. So when I saw this new one I was like cool, some new DODSFERD. But technically it really isn't.
Basically these are two new songs (or are they really?) tacked onto the Diseased Remnants Of A Dying World release. That's if you get it as a CD or digital download. These two cuts, "Skotadi" and "Cursed to Die at First Light", will also be available as a 7"er. Pretty much both tracks are the same as in a repetitive industrial blackened rhythm, some slight tremolo picked high notes, blast beated drums and Wrath laying down harsh filth ridden screamed lyrics.
The only difference between the two cuts are the song titles. Which to me is disappointing to say the least. Musically it's of the style Wrath was producing years ago. After two great releases of moving into a new and more modern sounding direction you would figure he would continue experimenting along those avenues. If you look at it as one song then it's OK. But for me it's that Diseased Remnants Of A Dying World is on here as well. So the saving grace are those five tracks which you get a second chance at getting.
LISTEN HERE:
https://dodsferd.bandcamp.com/album/skotos-atmospheric-black-metal
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