incense induced by supernaturals from the ground
speak to me unholies, most ancient ones
revelation bestowed upon me counted by strange tongues
bitter sweet aromas, poison my soul and lungs
confused i have become
unwedded soul and skin
crystallizing shadows
the pain now begins
descend into the timeless world naked and bowed low
gates strip away my jewels, my pride and joy of earth
tied to a stake, angels return to worlds above
verdures unbound me from my fetters by fall i will return
An outstanding Extreme doom death album, in the best tradition. The funerary atmosphere reminds of Evoken ('Centuries of ooze" bears striking similarities, for my delight). It is overall sharp, dark, hypnotic and unrelenting. One of those rare convincing new bands that hold proud the legacy of the biggest names. Bertrand Marchal
Over the entirety of "Darkness Devours," Hanging Fortress brings some serious primal death metal aggression. Like captain fucking caveman riffs. It's so good. Almost missed this, which is just a straight up beat down that you want over again. bcb723