Sweden’s Necrophobic return with their tenth full-length opus In the Twilight Grey, that not only celebrates the thirty plus anniversary of the band but the complete line-up from 2018’s “Mark Of The Necrogram” returns with another maelstrom of deathened black metal.
More melodic than their peers Necrophobic mark In the Twilight Grey with vast memorable twin guitar harmony passages. Yes, this is an extreme record and very much so, but it is also a celebration of all things metal! Grace of the Past is blistering with a killer main riff to accompany the speed and excellent double kick work, yet its mid-section is rousing true metal and a real solo that soars above the madness that is their music. ‘’As stars Collide” is pure Scandinavian majesty an epic beast of song with keys and vocal layering. ‘’ “Nordanvind” with its double kick attack moves into a more experimental black metal atmosphere, with its unique time signatures and guitar work, a clear intent that the bands refuse to stand still and continues to push themselves musically. Whilst the guitar work remains exemplary crosses between the harmonious and the coldness of black metal it never overshadows the extremity as the 2/4 attack that is the purity of ‘’ Stormcrow’’ or the epic highlight that is the title track.
In the Twilight Grey is an intense ride through extreme music with moments of madness tempered by subtlety and texture. Necrophobic deliver another record of incredible musicianship and the seamless merging of genres that can only described as blistering in its intensity and focus.
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Release Year: 2024
Label: Century Media
Category: Album
Country: Sweden
Reviewed by Sparky
