Eremit - Desert of Ghouls (2020)
Wasting no time in following up on
their debut album from last year, the German trio of Eremit have
unleashed this two-track EP, released (as was their LP) by the
prolific Transcending Obscurity Records.
Leading with the nine-minute “Beheading
the Innumerous”, the band rapidly rumbles up to action speed,
pulled upwards by a growler of a riff and stabs of guitar feedback.
As the rasping vocals make their way in, the tune congeals into a
firmer groove, still working that central riff and showing how
durable it is. Some tempo adjustment about midway through leads to
more of a groove rider, but the original heaviness and raw vibes
remain intact. Things ramp back up to higher speeds for the finish,
with a grinding last minute leading to the next track.
The B-side is “City of Râsh-il-nûm”,
and while the song doesn't quite deliver the Tolkien-ish mood
suggested by that title, it does take its time at the start to build
up a gentle atmosphere. Some slow string action, quiet percussion to
guide it along, and some echoing bells or chimes glide along for
about three of the song's twelve minutes. After that point, some
amped guitar enters the mix, perking things up and providing enough
dissonance that you may get a few goosebumps prickles while
listening. Gradual increases on the general heaviness follow, making
the song something of a study in the band's ability to pace itself
while pushing onward. Slightly before the mid-point, they kick into
hard gear, bumping up the volume on everything along with their
intensity, and continue to cruise while finding additional elements
to introduce along the way. All around, a good showing from this
band, with some fun clues as to where they'll be going from here.
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; Deuil,
Mudbath, Plaguewielder, Slabdragger, Zaraza
~
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