LEVIATHAN

Release Year: 2018
Artist Origin: USA
Style: obscure oppressing depressive black metal

demo tape with the same title has appeared in 2002, however this chilling compilation, epitomizing the raw and unfiltered essence of underground black metal, features only two songs out of it, while the rest of rare and previously unreleased material comes from myriad of home made recordings, spanning in chronological order from 2000 until 2002, before any official full-length was yet finished, but exactly these raw uncompromising numbers have laid firm foundation of what has eventually grown into a giant Leviathan; a stark, atmospheric journey into the mind of Wrest, whose haunting compositions and abrasive soundscapes evoke a profound sense of dread and existential desolation, makes it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of the genre who crave an authentic, visceral experience; recent gatefold sleeve double gray vinyl edition comes with Death in June Nothing Changes cover, US import