Search - Tenebrous :: Arias Toward the Black Sun

Tenebrous is a great new Black Metal band from West Palm Beach, Florida, that has managed to punch out the EP Arias Towards the Black Sun. It has a dark and gloomy sound as defined by the word "tenebrous," that has been influenced by such notable acts as Emperor, Darkthrone, and Leviathan (USA-Moribund Records). The music is fast, falling in line with Emperor/Darkthrone, but mid paced in portions in the style of Grand Belials Key or Leviathan. The soaring melodies are damned good and if I was still a young Metal fan filled with ideologues about life, politics, and religion this disc might be one of my sound tracks despite the fact that it has questionable philosophies about National Socialism, and Aryan tenets as its undercurrent. Among the albums 8 tracks are an intro and outro that are all worth your buying coins. Beyond the music is the exceptional CD packaging and art. The CD and booklet are glued together in light grayish brown textured cardboard. Drawings accompany the lyrics to each track, which are a nice highlight and a good change from the typical band images that come with most discs. Also, despite the fact that some of the art is racist, or National Socialist driven it is still detailed and worth looking at more than once.

This album also has great production to go with its exceptional layout and songs. All the instruments are audible and vocals a entrancing. Basically, this is a must own for any fan of Metal in any genre.