Led by the combined musical talents of its mastermind LRH and joined by, Spellgoth, Wraath, Infection and Vexd live. The Nordic power that is Night Shall Drape Us unleashed their debut Lunatic Choir, a black metal maelstrom of energy and intensity that is marked by strong European heritage.
Epitomized by the track ‘’Queen of the Red Streams’’ Night Shall Drape Us offer unrelenting music delivered at such speed! It stops suddenly for a touch of melody before hurling you back into the abyss, ‘’Under the Dead Sky ’’ with its brief slow bridge and chanted incantations continues a mayhem that whilst it is recognizable, its final moments of blurring speed and interlayered riffs is impossible to not get drawn into. It is a rousing cacophony of aural carnage that showcases that when black metal and melody do merge they can be utterly unforgiving. “Lunacy and Horror” offers a more traditional black metal assault heavily influenced by the second wave. Lunatic Choir is heavily influenced by both the Norwegian and Polish scenes, Wraath’s Vocals are extreme and harsh yet clearly infused by adrenaline. Initially created by LRH it is a showcase of both his drumming and guitar ability, the riff to defiance of ‘’Unification” is an anthem executed to perfection, a call to arms, perfectly defiant as reflected on another highlight “Ethereal Constrictor”, pure black metal majesty that is matched by the crazed tempos of ‘’Lunacy and Horror’’
Lunatic Choir is a stellar release, only held back by openly instantly recognizable influences yet it has the ability to stand on its own as an offering of blackened fury that revels in the darkness and shadows. Its speed is marked by moments of assonance and chanted vocals that linger long after it has passed. Chaotic yet focused Night Shall Drape Us offer a mastery of black art in its most primal form.
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Release Year: 2024
Label: Season of Mist Underground Activists
Category: Album
Country: Finland
Reviewed by Sparky
