Tracklist:
1.
Ruin 2. Silhouettes of an Imprisoned Mind
3. Faces of Unreality
This is
the debut release from the Netherlands based atmospheric black metal duo Witte Wieven which is comprised of Carmen
Raats providing vocals, bass, guitars and samples, along with Sarban Grimminck
providing drums and further samples.
Despite
this only being a 15 minute EP, the band really manages to cram a lot of
interesting material in. Over the course of the EP we hear often droning and dissonant
riff work, which shifts into powerful melodic playing that gives the record movement
and pace. We also here the stunning vocals of Carmen Raats, who provides
ghostly classical clean vocal work that perfectly complements the more
atmospheric, dissonant parts of the EP. The only thing perhaps a little out of
place on this release is the volume of the drums. It seems as though in certain
parts on the EP the riffs and vocals are fighting to be heard over the drums, however
this is likely an issue with mixing and less a direct intention of the band.
Overall
this is a really solid, purposeful and swift little release from a very
promising project. This is release is definitely worth a listen for fans of atmospheric
black metal and I think that the Witte
Wieven project is something that will gain attention in the future.
Support the project here
I can see a whole genre of Vincent Price grindcore opening up, it would be wonderful.
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