Perverted Ceremony s/t M-LP

Perverted Ceremony delivers nothing but relentless black/death metal in their self-titled 12", released via Nuclear War Now! Productions. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Beherit, Profanatica, Mystifier and Demoncy, this Belgian outfit masterfully blends mid-tempo death metal brutality with the sinister aura of black metal. This 12" offers cavernous, demonic vocals, relentless drumming, dissonant riffing, and pounding basslines. The production is unpolished but clear, allowing the sinister themes of death, irreligion, and dread to take center stage. From doom-inspired passages to blast-beat barrages, the pacing shifts keep the listener on edge, evoking an atmosphere of chaos and menace. The tracks showcase dense, tremolo-picked riffs, monstrous vocals, and a balance of savagery and haunting melodies. Paired with artwork inspired by the anxieties of the Middle Ages, this release is a grim, no-frills testament to the genre's roots. For fans of orthodox death metal laced with the dread of harsher black metal, Perverted Ceremony is a must-have.