The moment the listener hits the play button, they are welcomed by the haunting and disquieting sounds of Chamado Da Lua Negra. This gripping instrumental and vocal introduction flows seamlessly into the second track, Extrema Unção, and continues through the subsequent five pieces, enveloping the audience in its eerie atmosphere. As you embark on this musical odyssey, you’ll discover that HordaWRX is no mere stroll through the park; it embodies a sinister, shadowy essence that is rotten to its very core. This raw black metal exudes an old-school vibe while pulsating with the fiery spirit of the 1980s extreme metal.
Comprising seven dark and extreme hymns, each piece envelops the listener’s ears and soul in a production quality that evokes the atmosphere of a damp, shadowy cave or Helvete itself. This creates an atmosphere brimming with lo-fi distortion, darkness, and an intense, unrefined energy that brings pure joy to those who dare to dive into its depths.
HordaWRX not only provides the listener with a devilmanship and instrumental composition that a forbidden fruit of art –a creation that features only a singular talent who professionally plays every instrument and delivers haunting vocals. WRX‘s guitar weaves a tapestry of sinister riffs, encompassing tremolo picking and a wall of feedback and distortion. His bass lines lay down a robust foundation, anchoring the sound, while the drums propel the composition with relentless energy and primal beats.
WRX‘s vocal performance is not for the timid, as it channels a voice that echoes the depths of a tormented soul. WRX‘s raw and unrefined unclean singing adds an intense layer to the already powerful instrumentation, creating an atmosphere that is both exhilarating and unsettling. HordaWRX and his album Sombrio & Oculto is anything but brief, featuring two tracks that stretch over seven minutes, while the fifth song clocks in at under two minutes, showcasing clean guitar riffs and a drumbeat reminiscent of a heartbeat.
The essence of “HordaWRX” embodies a black metal experience that is anything but accessible, challenging listeners with its intensity and depth. Sombrio & Oculto will appeal to those who seek a raw, dark, and unsettling black metal, drawing inspiration from the early works of iconic bands such as Burzum, Bathory, Mayhem, Darkthrone, and Sarcófago. The lyrics, that delve into themes of the supernatural, the occult, magic, and the horror films of the 1980s, alongside the fantastical realms crafted by Tolkien.
The album concludes with the final track, VerdadeiroMal, we want to give a shoutout to HordaWRX for letting us review his album Sombrio & Oculto. Now, we are going to conclude the review by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
