CARACH ANGREN · Where The Corpses Sink Forever | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold cover with alternative artwork.

Background information about 'Where The Corpses Sink Forever'

Carach Angren delivers a spine-chilling masterpiece with "Where The Corpses Sink Forever", an album that stands as one of the most theatrically ambitious black metal releases of the 2010s. This Dutch trio has crafted a haunting narrative that weaves together World War I horror stories with their signature symphonic black metal approach, creating something that feels like a macabre opera performed in the trenches of hell itself.

The album showcases Carach Angren's incredible ability to blend orchestral arrangements with crushing black metal brutality. Tracks like "The Funerary Dirge Of A Violinist" and "Spectral Infantry Battalions" demonstrate their mastery of storytelling through music, with each song serving as a chapter in their ghastly war-themed concept. The production allows every element to breathe – from the razor-sharp tremolo picking to the lush orchestrations that add layers of atmospheric dread. "Bitte Tötet Mich" stands out as particularly devastating, combining German lyrics with absolutely crushing riffs that'll leave you breathless.

What sets this release apart is how Carach Angren manages to be both accessible and uncompromisingly extreme. The gatefold presentation with alternative artwork perfectly complements the album's theatrical nature, making this essential listening for anyone who appreciates black metal that dares to push boundaries.

For fans of:
Dimmu Borgir, Cradle Of Filth, Emperor, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Septicflesh

Track listing

A1. An Ominous Recording
A2. Lingering In An Imprint Haunting
A3. Bitte Tötet Mich
A4. The Funerary Dirge Of A Violinist
B1. Sir John
B2. Spectral Infantry Battalions
B3. General Nightmare
B4. Little Hector, What Have You Done?
B5. These Fields Are Lurking (Seven Pairs Of Demon Eyes)

Manufacturer: Sasu Soundworks Sarl, 126 Boulevard Bara, Heliopolis 2, Lot B4, 13013 Marseille, France, Contact: www.season-of-mist.com