Genre: Hardcore, Punk, Crust
Label: WOOAAARGH Records
Tracks: 3
Length: 19.35'
YONDER conjure epic blackened crust landscapes on their debut EP 'Temple Of Eyes'.
The German 4 piece deliver a meticulously constructed aural triptych
here, themes of religious oppression, the pressure of society and of
world wide injustice are integral to every part of this release.
Sound-wise YONDER are something of a unique beast,
drawing on influences as diverse as the stadium punk riffing of
Wolfbrigade to the almost post-rock tinged elements of "Cascadian" Black
Metal and moments reminiscent of early Mayhem.
None of these sounds feel bolted on, the atmospheric trem-picking
morphs seamlessly into D-beats and the drums and bass match pace with
exceptional fluidity.
Over everything the vocals hunch vulture-like, distant hoarse howls
and cries that tread the line between the shriek of black metal and the
growl typically employed by crust bands.
This is more of a headbanging release than a mind erasing one- the
blasts are less frequent than the D-beats but when employed have that
clattering frantic punk style that always adds an edge of urgency before
breaking to neck cracking headbanger tempo.
The overall energy here is frantic, but the sections where it
breaks to atmosphere give an edge of tragic melancholy to proceedings
that is truly deserving of attention.
A hugely dynamic and exciting release from a band with much to look forward to!
(Press Note)
*Damn, Yonder offer up some really awesome scathing, volatile, and brutal as fuck sounding blackened hardcore, punk, and crust on their debut LP. Temple Of Eyes was released via WOOAAARGH records on May 31st, 2019. Overall, Temple Of Eyes makes for an awesome listen and definitely should not be missed. Highly recommended! Enjoy!
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