Metal maniacs, rejoice! I am proud to present to you:
KRATER; signed via
Eisenwald Records, hailing from the glory of Germany - performing Black Metal, on their 4th album entitled: "
Venenare" (
released November 15th, 2019).
Since formation in 2003; the quintet in question have 2 Demos, 2 Splits & 4 albums in their discography so far. I am introduced to their 4th album entitled: "
Venenare", 9 tracks ranging at around 49:16 -
KRATER arrange an intricately designed formula of heavy-hitting Black Metal developments. The cryptic; cosmic downpour effects of "
Eruption" initiates the record, advancing into "
Prayer For Demise" as it conveys amplified barrages of extreme noise terror. Distributing atmospheric distortion; excelled into a hardened calamity of boistously bouncy hymns, crunchy flamboyancy & a frantic frenzy of harrowing ambiency. Establishing fluidly polished rhythms, relentlessly vehement virtuosity & versatile yet quintessential pursuits of momentously primitive ultilizations that fabricate fierce firepower with low-string tremelos while slightly showcasing progressively raw ramifications.
Consisting of
Abortio on vocals/bass; the frontman constructs a diligently detailed attribute of gnarly, high-pitched yells that venomously spits out throaty snarls with raspy savagery, while revolved with monstrously meaty bass audibility that's quite thumpy as it pulsates with meticulously thick manifestations. "
Zwischen den Worten" comes into play next; supplying ringing arpeggios as it builds into an infectiously galloping injection of chaotic frolicking, injecting an embodiment of blasphemous instrumentation & melodic malevolence. Lead guitar duo
3E.3 &
Z.K. both embellish on blistering experimentation; complex dexterity, and dynamically hasty fretwork that thunderously portrays rapidly swift nimbleness with organically solid substance.
Especially in the resonant song "
Stellar Sparks", the mighty perseverence of "
When Thousand Hearts" which pierces with rip-roaring shreds & sonically seamless solos - the profusely robust musicianship of the band adroitly composes conceptual immersivity with the majestic mayhem they represent. A borderline foundation of jarring jumpiness, vicious speed & moody vibes.
Ibbur also on guitars crafts distinctively distinguished harmonies; converging hostile melodies with thrashy progressions, morphing into a grandure of blackened grit. "
Atmet Asche" excels into a lacerating lament of nihilistic songwriting; rambunctious powerhouse drumming from
Shardik, and creative hammering bruises eardrums with stampeding slamming while striking with stompy precision. "
No Place For You" is a dissonant attack of bludgeoning cords; crisp guitars, rumbling malice & bleeding implementations of unsettling punishments. Crushing forebodes of overarching surges that pulverize with razor-sharp skill. Black Metal is indeed a required taste, yet
KRATER so far indefinitely flair into an enjoyably captivating experience. If I had an opinion; the band have delivered an enrichingly consistent slab of uniquely unprecedented sound production professionalism, that's remarkably worthy for every metalhead.
"
Darvaza Breeds" is a 10:59 finale; opening with ritualistic chants, and more standout weightiness that pounds with vigourously potent vibrancy. Ruthlessly raging with rampent pandemonium, while quaking with volatile yet ominous walls of noisy retribution. I find personally that
KRATER perfectly transistioned with rich stability, sinister velocity & systematic varieties. Overall concluding "
Venenare" with the outro "
Wasted Carbon"; I discovered a brilliant artist and who most certainly earned themselves a new fan…it is Black Metal at its finest, full of finesse and catchfully demonic characteristics make this a must listen. I also found that there's a slight twist with the sub-genre, as it enforces hints of Death Metal here and there. Wanting a dark find? Definitely check them out.
Songwriting: 8
Musicianship: 8
Memorability: 9
Sound Production: 8