Austere "To lay like old ashes" LP

With To Lay Like Old Ashes, Australian duo Austere delivers a landmark release in the realm of atmospheric and depressive black metal—an album that will echo for decades. Channeling the bleak spirit of Strid and Forgotten Woods, and merging it seamlessly with post-rock and shoegaze textures, Austere crafts a sound that is both harrowing and transcendent. Soaked in melancholy, yet stunningly clear in production, this record balances tortured screams, shimmering guitars, and haunting clean vocals with rare emotional depth. From the rain-soaked intro to the unforgettable epic "This Dreadful Emptiness," this is music for the broken, the lost, and the introspective—a true masterpiece that defines the genre. For fans of Coldworld, Nyktalgia, Grey Waters, and anyone seeking beauty in desolation. Comes in 180g smoke vinyl.