Abysmal Grief claim to be a doom metal band. That’s okay. But they manage to go far from the label. Guitar riffing is above average in “Blasphema Secta,” which scapes from the doom metal bands spell of only writing slow tempo songs. Abysmal Grief are a band of personality. Next song, “Maleficience,” goes on the same vibe. The sick childish instrumental intros it. The rough guitar riff is also a highlight contrasting with the gloomy and desperate 1980s vocal style. “Maleficience” is a bit faster than “Behold the corpes Revived.” Its cadence is very catchy. Not a common thing on doom metal bands. That’s which gives Abysmal Grief their personality. The sick incidental instruments are a landmark of Abysmal Grief. They are what gives them all the personality and uniqueness.
“Blasphema Secta,” as the name say, features lots of religious quotes. Being more specific, Roman Catholic quotes. They are what gives “Blasphema Secta” its dark side. Not only that, they are an inner part of Abysmal Grief. “When Darkness Prevails” shows a lot of those quotes. The dark female choir in the begnning is chilling. It gives you the creeps. The 1960 organ in “Ruthless Profaners” also gives a different atmosphere to “Blasphema Secta.”
Track Listing:
- Intro (The Occult Lore)
- Behold The Corpse Revived
- Maleficence
- Witchlord
- When Darkness Prevails
- Ruthless Profaners
Abysmal Grief’s “Blasphema Secta” is a great album for whom desires a different doom metal band. It will be released on January 13th via Terror From Hell Records.
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