Unearthed #15
New releases
Let’s kick things off with two standout industrial albums. First up is WIELORYB with God's Final Breath. It opens with a heavy rhythmic noise track and never lets up. It’s as harsh and pounding as a machine, backed by a dense, dark atmosphere.
Another release from the same artist, Ritual, is also a must for industrial fans. This one feels more hypnotic and rave-like, yet remains just as uncompromising. Grab both.
For something a bit more relaxed: Imminent by HLAD was released on January 27. It retains an industrial, noisy edge but leans into hypnotic textures rather than heavy rhythms. As the release notes suggest, it’s “recommended for fans of Dark Mechanical Temples.”
Ubekvem’s Human explores the course of life across eleven tracks, from conception to death and beyond. It features heavy textures, eerie vocals, and some impressive, atypical sound design, lending the album an organic feel that fits the title perfectly.
Insectarium’s latest arrived right on schedule this month. Skullmark is filled with slow, spacious soundscapes and strange noises. It’s a trip through abandoned places (just mind the warning signs).
Recurring Phases by Torus Dome is likely my favorite among the new releases. It’s 30 minutes of melodic dark ambient featuring subtle percussion and haunting choirs. Highly recommended.
To settle into an even calmer mood, there’s Sentient Being by Steve Roach. It leans more toward space ambient than dark, but it’s not to be missed.
Finally, a special one from Deserted Ghost: The Great West Drone Sessions offers eight tracks of desert drone. It sits on the organic, nature-inspired end of the spectrum rather than harsh industrial, making it the perfect record to close out this week’s list.
Mixes
The latest Nacht Radio Show features TeHÔM, Talst, Randal Collier-Ford, RNGMNN, and others.
Also, the January playlist over at This is Darkness is well worth a listen.