AUSTERE · Beneath The Threshold | CD ARTBOOK

CD artbook edition (hardcover, 18x18cm, 36 pages) extended artwork, photos, lyrics, 2 bonus tracks.

Background information about 'Beneath The Threshold'

"Beneath The Threshold" marks a pivotal moment for Austere, representing the Australian duo's bold leap into their musical future after a 13-year hiatus. Following their return with "Corrosion Of Hearts" in 2023, Mitchell Keepin and Tim Yatras have crafted their most mature and emotionally expressive work to date. While their roots in early Norse black metal and depressive Scandinavian influences remain audible, the band has evolved significantly beyond their origins, embracing a more defined blackgaze approach that showcases their artistic growth and experience.

The album demonstrates Austere's enhanced emotional expressiveness through expertly woven multi-layered guitar textures and dreamlike atmospheres. Keepin's intricate guitar work, supported by Yatras' emotive drumming, creates a sonic landscape rich with hooks, melodic harmonies, and both harsh and ethereal elements. The production allows each component to shine clearly, avoiding the blur that often characterizes the genre while maintaining the majestic beauty that defines the band's sound. This represents Austere finally unleashed in their full musical glory, capturing the harsh yet beautiful essence of their homeland under the Southern Cross.

For fans of: Alcest, Deafheaven, Agalloch, Drudkh and Wolves In The Throne Room

Track listing

1. Thrall
2. The Sunset Of Life
3. Faded Ghost
4. Cold Cerecloth
5. Words Unspoken (Interlude)
6. Of Severance
   Bonus tracks (artbook only):
7. Cycle Of Collapse
8. Cross My Heart And Hope To Die (Sentenced cover)

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