I, Voihanger Data proudly items “Alienation Manifesto,” the debut album from THANATOTHERION, a brand new drive within the steel scene dropped at existence by means of guitarist/vocalist Ominous Droning (Shelby Lermo) of ULTHAR, NAUGHTSKEID, and VASTUM, along the masterful drumming of Jason Bursese (BLACK FUCKING CANCER). This mission takes the uncooked power and depth of NAUGHTSKEID and channels it right into a ferocious black thrash steel sound, mixing Lovecraftian horror, the grandeur of early EMPEROR, and the harmful fury of ABSU.
From the haunting quilt artwork by means of Daniel Vega to the intricate musical compositions, “Alienation Manifesto” is a declaration of disdain for humanity and a imaginative and prescient of a post-human international. Ominous Droning’s liner notes divulge the album’s idea: the cessation of human existence and the flourishing of non-human species in a balanced, technology-free international. This theme permeates the album, developing a gloomy, sinister surroundings this is each otherworldly and eerily gorgeous.
The album opens with “Pink Cathedral,” a blistering observe that units the tone with its competitive riffs and constant drumming. The manufacturing is uncooked but transparent, permitting the intricate guitar paintings and atmospheric parts to polish via. The next observe, “The Raven and the Field of Stars,” delves deeper into the Lovecraftian affect with its expansive and haunting melodies, clocking in at over six mins of natural black thrash brilliance.
“Orb” and “Wilczyca” show off THANATOTHERION’s talent to mix velocity with melody, developing a valid this is each chaotic and regulated. “Nuclear Womb” stands proud with its ominous, apocalyptic vibe, portray a vibrant image of the album’s thematic core. The instrumental “Lament” gives a short lived however poignant respite earlier than plunging again into the darkness with “Codex Crepusculum,” the album’s final observe, which encapsulates the essence of “Alienation Manifesto.”
Ominous Droning’s multi-instrumental skills are on complete show, along with his paintings on vocals, guitar, bass, keys, samples, and noise making a wealthy, layered sound. Jason Bursese’s drumming is a powerhouse of precision and brutality, riding the album’s relentless tempo. The manufacturing, treated by means of Ominous Droning and Bursese, is uncooked but meticulous, shooting the essence of the style whilst pushing its obstacles.
“Alienation Manifesto” isn’t just an album; it is a observation. It is a funeral veil draped over humanity, its guilt, and its disgrace, but inside of its nihilistic folds lies a message of rebirth within the stillness of a benevolent darkness. For enthusiasts of ABSU, EMPEROR, and ULTHAR, this album is a must-listen, providing a contemporary tackle black thrash steel this is each leading edge and deeply rooted within the style’s traditions.
Tracklist:
Pink Cathedral – 5:08
The Raven and the Field of Stars – 6:35
Orb – 3:05
Wilczyca – 6:28
Nuclear Womb – 4:58
Lament – 3:35
Codex Crepusculum
Codecs: CD, LP, Virtual
FFO: ABSU, EMPEROR, ULTHAR
“Alienation Manifesto” is to be had now via I, Voihanger Data. Dive into the malevolent international of THANATOTHERION and enjoy a adventure in the course of the finish of humanity and the daybreak of a brand new, darkish age.
