Oath of Damnation are from Australia and play Blackened Death Metal.
This release features a heavy and dense sound, as if the band condensed a planet’s worth of matter and used it to fuel the recording process.
The deep vocals sound equally impressive, with a depth of guttural growling seldom seen. This is coupled with higher Black Metal shrieking that offsets them.
The music is fast and furious, combining the intricate riffing of Nile, the claustrophobia of Immolation and the Blackened bite of Arkhon Infaustus. It’s a heady mix and the resultant cocktail is as intoxicating as it is venomous.
The band also incorporate symphonic elements into their brutal repertoire. These are used to punctuate and accentuate the churning maelstrom of chaos that the band create. These are used sparingly to good effect and never sound over the top or out of character with the rest of the music.
Oath of Damnation have released something special here. Seek them out and listen to them today.
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