Na Zarot is a Raw Black Metal solo artist from Germany. On November 2nd, 2023, Na Zarot released his debut EP, On Death and Dying. That the pain of division is as nothing and the joy of dissolution is all… nuit songs would gratify raw and depressive black metal fans. The EP was released through Remparts Productions and Kold Cave Production.
Introduction:
Na Zarot, On Death and Dying: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of On Death and Dying
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Na Zarot and his album, On Death and Dying.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Guitar riffs sound like they come from a different dimension, with their distortion of dark and raw riffage and melancholy melodies that create a sense of introspection and reflection. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Sympathetically delivers the lyrics, with grim cries and screams that add an emotional depth to the music. The Third Sin—The Percussions: The drumming is bone-crushingly powerful, with precise and impactful beats—beats like a heart in a horror film.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: That the pain of division is as nothing, and the joy of dissolution is all…
Immediately after, the listener presses that play button and is greeted by the Al Infiter opening track. The music starts without any fancy introduction and takes the listener on a journey of raw and distorted instrumentation. The surge of anger and despair is palpable in the vocals and instrumentation, making for an intense listening experience that grips the soul.
As the listener embarks on a journey through this album, from the first track to the last, the listener is immersed in an intense and raw musical and is taken on a dark and emotional ride. Building on the sense of conflict from the artist’s previous release, this album features six raw and introspective songs, each with its unique motif expressed through the lyrics.
Despite the heavy, raw, and depressive atmosphere, the music is skillfully crafted, and the artist’s talent shines through with On Death And Dying. Each song is a forbidden fruit of art in its own right, showcasing the artist’s ability to create emotionally charged and musically captivating music.
Upon listening to the music, I feel that the instrumental parts incorporate some experimentation with guitar work while adding raw piano and violin sections, which gives the music an extra level of complexity and depth. Every note and tone within the music is piercing, while the songs are diverse in tempo, tone, out-burst rages, and mood, ranging from slow and sombre to fast and energetic.
At the same time, the music, and instrumentation composition are delivered by remarkable devilmanship and an unpolished and lo-fi production. Still, this rawness adds an unsettling atmosphere to the music, as if standing amid this abandoned crypt—the raw echoes of the musical spectrum reverberate through every crevice of this dark, desolate musical spectrum.
The final track of the album, titled Cohn’s Dance, begins with an audio clip that creates a feeling of unease and tension in the listener. The audio clip is followed by a buzz-saw distortion riffage, intensifying the mood and creating an overall sense of chaos, along with two beats of the drums and harsh whispers, adding an eerie layer to the already unsettling sound.
In contrast, Catacombs was a great release, but On Death And Dying seems a little better, especially adding the experimentation sections— simultaneously keeping the music raw and underground. In conclusion, both releases are a must-list for anyone who appreciates raw, emotional, and thought-provoking music.
The album comes to an end with the last song, Cohn’s Dance. We want to give a shoutout to Na Zarot for letting us review his album, On Death and Dying. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
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PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Na Zarot and his album, On Death and Dying.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, The artist’s ability to express their emotions through music is a testament to their talent and dedication to their craft. At the same time, (for me) Na Zarot has created two releases, which I could play back to back.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The alternating covers add to its overall atmosphere. Notably, both covers depict statues representing the loss of a young or old child. The artwork evokes a sad and melancholy mood, with palpable sorrow and darkness.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Na Zarot, and his album On Death and Dying.
This concludes the Na Zarot, On Death and Dying review.
Track-Listing:
- Al Infitar
- Un Tomeau d’
- Anatole
- No. 4
- La Llorona
- Cohn’s Dance
