From the moment Figment begins it is perfectly clear that Noltem from the US is going to take all preconceived notions of Atmospheric Black Metal and utterly destroy them with a debut release that is tempered in maturity and emotional in its vocal release.
Illusions In The Wake is a stunner of depth and musical excursion, fearlessly confident Noltem isn’t afraid to combine their musical progression with some of the hallmarks of black metal including blast beats and furious double kicking. At six tracks Illusions in the wake becomes a highly immersive personal experience, a journey you take with the band, through their elements of rock, folk, psychedelic, and metal.
On shores Of Glass and Beneath the Dreaming Blue are personal musical highlights that are fearless in progression, proud in their melody, and impeccable musicianship.
Actually, every track is a highlight the interlude of Submerged, and the power of Ruse without a precious moment wasted that combines to create a brilliantly executed, unforgettable listening experience you will want to return to.
Unmissable
4 and half mind-boggling roos
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Release Year: 2021
Label: Transcending Obscurity Records
Category: Album
Country: USA
Reviewed by Sparky
