KARG / SCHATTENLICHT · Trümmermensch | DIGIPAK CD

Rerelease as digipak.

Background information about 'Trümmermensch'

This split release brings together two of Germany's most compelling atmospheric black metal acts for a haunting exploration of human decay and existential despair. Karg delivers three tracks of their signature melancholic soundscapes, weaving together tremolo-picked melodies with raw, emotional vocals that cut straight through the soul. The opening "Asternregen" sets the tone with its cascading guitar work, while "Hetzjagd Nach Dystopia" builds tension through relentless drumming and desperate screams. Karg's contribution closes with "Zurück In Die Fluten", a piece that perfectly captures their ability to balance aggression with beautiful, sorrowful passages.

Schattenlicht takes over the second half with three equally powerful compositions that showcase their more atmospheric approach to the genre. "Gedankenlabyrinth" opens their section with intricate guitar patterns that create a maze-like sonic experience, followed by "Das Licht Des Ersehnten Tages" which builds from whispered beginnings to crushing climaxes. The split concludes with "Widerstand", a defiant anthem that perfectly encapsulates both bands' ability to find hope within darkness. Together, these six tracks create a cohesive journey through the ruins of modern existence, making this split an essential listen for anyone drawn to emotionally charged black metal.

For fans of:
Burzum, Paysage d'Hiver, Darkthrone, and Alcest

Track listing

1. Karg - Asternregen
2. Karg - Hetzjagd Nach Dystopia
3. Karg - Zurück In Die Fluten
4. Schattenlicht - Gedankenlabyrinth
5. Schattenlicht - Das Licht Des Eersehnten Tages
6. Schattenlicht - Widerstand

Manufacturer: AOP Records, Auf den Steinen 15, 38723 Seesen, Germany, Contact: www.aoprecords.de