Little information about Dutch Black Metal project Lijkschouwer appears to be available, so I’ll crack straight on with my review of their 2022 release ‘Lamentations of Cosmic Absurdity’. My first impressions of this offering are that of Black Metal fused with the lingering bleakness of drone! It has a cold and bitter unearthly quality to it, exacerbated by the anguished yet guttural vocal work and the slow, brooding tremolo picking that frequents the release. A collision of anger and hatred fuelled energy, and melodic fervour leading to an overbearing atmosphere of gloom and despair; a mood that is then enhanced by vicious bouts of blast beating frenzy and monstrous unrelenting riffs. I feel there are definite Doom like tendencies hidden away within the depths of this release, from the highly groove drenched bass offerings to the overwhelming aura of oppressive gloom that cloaks the album. I love the guitar work on offer, from bleak wandering guitar leads to chunky, darkness soaked riffs. In the background the clamour from behind the kit compliments the guitars superbly, whilst all the while the vocals flick between despair and vitriol! Little information I can glean about this band, but I know what I like and this sits rather well with me.
Lijkschouwer – Lamentations of Cosmic Absurdity
Info
- Bands: Lijkschouwer
- Labels: Self-Released
- Release Formats: Digital
- Release Years: 2022
- Review Date: April 14, 2023
- Authors: Marksson
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