Unearthed – Week 44
New Releases
Let’s start this week’s column with a bang: the re-release of And The World Will Perish In Flames by DAYOFWRATH is an uncompromising black industrial album. According to the label, it “is a descent into pure Black Industrial, raw, hostile, and apocalyptic” – and I have nothing more to add.
I’m a bit late introducing Trepaneringsritualen’s new album, but it’s not to be missed. A Diadem of Fire doesn’t disappoint – the unmistakable mix of metallic percussion, distorted growls, and screeches never fails to impress me. Hopefully, it will do the same for you.
Ghur is a new album from Sublimatio Mortis, a Canadian duo consisting of Chris of Undirheimar & Mo Masaya de Kemet. Recommended for fans of slow, subterranean soundscapes, drones, and throat singing.
For those looking for something more melodic and melancholic, check out An Expression Of A Poetry That Was Lost by MOLJEBKA PVLSE. This record has it all: warm drones, fading melodies, and an aura of mystery. My personal favorite of the week.
Continuing with another melodic release, Memory of Light from Starterra is a new album by Chris Bryant (S1gns Of L1fe), taking you on a galactic journey with cinematic space ambient tracks.
Cryo Chamber recently released another compilation, Tomb of Iconoclasts. Featuring both well-known artists and new names, it’s well worth a listen.
Another recent release is Ashes by Lambwool. Inspired by the artist’s experiences in Ukraine following the outbreak of war, it uses field recordings from news reports to create a deeply personal and unsettling album.
Finally, another entry from my ever-growing list of albums to explore: Lost Within Loss by God Body Disconnect. Thirteen melancholic soundscapes, sometimes half-buried under dense textures and huge reverberations. Perfect for a rainy November evening.
Mixtapes
The Halloween special from Mark O’Shea, featuring Dahlia’s Tear, Grey Frequency, Raison D'être, and more.
This Is Darkness is back with a playlist for October.