Athenaeum Of Sin Reviews

When the listener presses that play button, one welcomes the opening piece, Dying Sun. It welcomes the listener with a distorted wall of instrumentation followed by a change in tone/mood of this hypnotic-melodic flow of the instrumentation, the sound of the ocean pushed in the background, and soft vocals.

One continues their journey with the second piece, Sublime Connection, and the remaining six pieces take the listening on a concept journey that carries its gaze to the Far East as well as the ocean depths. Japanese folklore describes a fascinating dimension in total contrast to the modern world, a dimension populated by spirits, ghosts, and demons (Yokai, Yurei and Oni), mysterious entities suspended between two worlds, creatures suspended between day and night.

Deadly Carnage, and theri album Endless Blue is a fruit of art-example of post-black metal at its purest. It is a fruit of art that seamlessly blends experimental, shoegaze, ethereal-atmosphere, and doom elements with clear influences from Lantlôs, Alcest, and Ahab. The result is a mesmerizing and hypnotic fruit of art and devilmanship that captivates the listener with its beauty and depth. The atmospheric textures and haunting melodies create a dreamlike soundscape that transports the listener to another world.

Its exceptional production quality struck us as we listened to the release. Every aspect of the sound has been crafted to perfection, creating a truly immersive experience for the listener’s ears. The notes, chords, and beats flow seamlessly together, creating a musical tapestry that captures the essence of the concept behind the album.
The devilmanship on display here is truly impressive. It features a wide range of tempos, moods, tones, and ocean-life sound effects interspersed throughout the album, adding depth to the music— simultaneously expertly crafted to capture the album’s theme, further immersing the listener in the experience.

The instrumental artistry on display here is truly remarkable. The multiple changes in chords, from intense hypnotic to doomy-progressive riffs, are expertly executed, creating a sense of tension and release that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. The drum beats that carry or flow with the music are equally impressive, with various tones, moods, fills, and beats that perfectly complement the music.
Endless Blue is a testament to the creativity and talent of its creators, and a must-listen for those who enjoy post-black metal and experimental music. Overall, this is a remarkable album showcasing what devilmanship has to offer.

Finally, the clean vocals on the album are nothing short of excellent. They strike a perfect balance between being not too heavy and too soft, allowing the listener to fully appreciate the music without being overwhelmed.