Metal · PL · Active since 2004

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Crushing post-death metal with a cinematic, sci-fi edge. Massive grooves and dusty atmospheres that tell stories of war on a colonized Mars.

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This is metal that feels like it was recorded in the middle of a sandstorm on a dying planet. It carries the weight of traditional death metal but stretches it out into long, atmospheric passages that suggest vast, empty spaces. The guitars are thick and low-tuned, creating a rhythmic churn that is more about momentum and mood than technical showmanship. It is heavy, but it is also deeply cinematic.

What sets this sound apart is the specific 'post-apocalyptic' texture. Instead of the usual urban decay or occult themes, the music evokes a dry, extraterrestrial desolation. The production is dense and layered, allowing for moments of quiet tension to build into explosive, grooving crescendos. It is music that demands to be heard as a cohesive narrative, with each track contributing to a larger sense of world-building.

Start with 'Dust, Bones and Oblivion' to experience their most refined vision. It is the perfect entry point for those who want the aggression of death metal paired with the expansive, thoughtful structures of post-metal. It is ideal for listeners who enjoy a strong conceptual backbone to their heavy music.

Our Catalog2 Albums · 2014 · 2022
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