![]() ![]() ![]() Singing is retained for this song (its only instance on the entire record), but Black Tongue still manages to make it their own with their signature sound towards the end of the track. Most notably, the beginning of “The Cathedral” burns with the same intensity of Norway’s churches in the early 90's.In addition to wearing black metal influences on their sleeve, Black Tongue covers Celtic Frost’s classic “A Dying God Coming Into Human Flesh,” and, to my surprise, they do a wonderful job. ![]() The lyrical themes are consistent throughout much of the release the afterlife, pain, death, hopelessness, and the abuse of God and people are all used to create one of the darkest records of the year.This record also features heavy influences from black metal that the band pushes to the forefront of many songs. The opening track itself, “The Eternal Return to Ruin,” features lyrics that elevate the album to heavenly heights, while also featuring vocals that sound as though they were birthed from the deepest pit of Hell. The ambient guitar work that builds to an ominous breakdown drips with dark atmosphere. Now, in 2018, Black Tongue have undertaken a follow-up release that seeks to solidify their sound and add new elements on top of it.Right as the record kicks off, it’s clear that Black Tongue is trying some new things out. ![]()
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