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IRON WALRUS - Insidious Black Sea · CD

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Background information über 'Insidious Black Sea'

Iron Walrus delivers a crushing sonic assault with "Insidious Black Sea", a seven-track journey through the murkiest depths of sludge metal. The German quartet crafts an atmosphere so thick you could cut it with a knife, weaving together crushing riffs and hypnotic rhythms that pull listeners into their dark oceanic world. From the opening drone of "Sleep" to the menacing groove of "Get Murdered", each track builds upon the last like waves crashing against jagged coastlines. The band's ability to balance crushing heaviness with moments of eerie calm showcases their mastery of dynamics, particularly evident in tracks like "Erdbeermund" where German lyrics add an extra layer of mystique to their already haunting sound.

The album's second half maintains this relentless momentum, with "Minds" and "You" serving as twin pillars of devastating low-end worship before "Missing Times" provides a brief respite that only makes the final assault of "Heat" hit even harder. Iron Walrus proves that sludge metal doesn't need to rely solely on volume to create impact – their careful attention to atmosphere and pacing creates a listening experience that's both punishing and surprisingly nuanced. The production captures every rumbling bass note and feedback-drenched guitar line with crystal clarity, ensuring that even the quietest moments carry weight and meaning.

For fans of: Electric Wizard, Sleep, Monolord, and YOB

Track listing

  1. Sleep
  2. Get Murdered
  3. Erdbeermund
  4. Minds
  5. You
  6. Missing Times
  7. Heat

Placer on the market according to GPSR: Four Flames GmbH & Co. KG, In der Garte 38, 49479 Ibbenbueren, Germany, Contact: fourflames.com

Artist: Iron Walrus
Label/Manufacturer: Redfield Records
Genre: Doom Metal, Sludge

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