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KARLOFF - The Appearing · CD

Product information "KARLOFF - The Appearing · CD"

Jewelcase CD with sticker.

Background information über 'The Appearing'

Karloff have stepped up their game significantly with "The Appearing", their highly anticipated debut full-length that sees the German trio evolving far beyond their earlier raw metalpunk foundations. While their previous releases like "Raw Nights" showcased a more straightforward gutter-level approach reminiscent of Midnight, this album recasts the band in an entirely new light that's both more sophisticated and infinitely more sinister. The production is notably richer and more robust, allowing each crushing riff to breathe while maintaining that essential rawness that made their earlier work so compelling.

What really sets "The Appearing" apart is how Karloff have masterfully expanded their sonic palette without losing their core identity. The creepiness they hinted at on previous recordings reaches fever pitch here, with tastefully applied chorus effects that nod toward post-punk sensibilities while never sacrificing their metallic punch. The songwriting strikes that perfect balance between epic scope and concise brutality, creating an intensely replayable experience that reveals new layers with each listen. The lead-heavy stomp recalls the ancient metalpunk glory of Carnivore and Best Wishes-era Cro-Mags, while also channeling more modern acts like Iron Age and Shitfucker.

For fans of: Midnight, Carnivore, Cro-Mags, Iron Age, Shitfucker, Nasty Savage and The Rival Mob

Track listing

  1. My Misanthropic Kingdom
  2. The Sound Of Discipline
  3. Hate Consumer
  4. Skeleton And Ashes
  5. Nihilistik Reaction
  6. Winterlude
  7. Superior Presence Of Cruelty
  8. On The Old Ropes
  9. A Violent Winter

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

Artist: Karloff
Label/Manufacturer: Dying Victims Productions
Genre: Black Metal, Grindcore, Hardcore, Metalpunk, Punk

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