HARK · Machinations | SILVER LP

Silver vinyl in gatefold cover with insert, 200 copies only

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Hark unleashes a sonic tempest with "Machinations", a relentless journey through the darker corridors of heavy rock that leaves listeners breathless and craving more. This Welsh quartet has crafted something truly special here – a collection of nine tracks that seamlessly blend crushing riffs with progressive sensibilities, creating an atmosphere that's both suffocating and liberating. From the opening assault of "Fortune Favours The Insane" to the haunting closure of "The Purge", every moment feels meticulously planned yet spontaneously explosive.

The band's approach to songwriting on "Machinations" is nothing short of masterful, weaving together elements that recall the best of stoner rock's hypnotic grooves with the technical prowess of progressive metal. Tracks like "Nine Fates" and "Transmutation" showcase their ability to build tension through repetitive, almost ritualistic passages before erupting into moments of pure cathartic release. The production captures every nuance of their sound – from the bone-crushing low end to the soaring guitar harmonies that pierce through the dense mix like rays of light through storm clouds.

For fans of:
Sleep, High On Fire, Neurosis, YOB, Monolord, Elder

Other Versions

CLEAR LP · Sold out BLACK LP · Sold out DIGIPAK CD · 2,99 €

Track listing

A1 Fortune Favours The Insane
A2 Disintegrate
A3 Nine Fates
A4 Speak In Tongues
A5 Transmutation
B1 Son Of Pythagoras
B2 Premonitions
B3 Comnixant 3.0
B4 The Purge

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