夢遊病者 - Ѫ (2019)

Better known as Sleepwalker (夢遊病者), this international band formed from people from multiple corners of the world like Japan, Russia and USA unleashes the latest EP with “Yus” (Ѫ). Combining Black Metal with unique elements and crafted very bleak atmospheres, it feels like Darkthrone and Kayo Dot had a very odd bastard child.

Side A delivers an atmospheric opening which sets a mystical backdrop, only to quickly evolve into dissonant madness. This track perfectly transmits a feeling of helplessness with its odd atmospheric elements and brutal onslaughts. The harsh screams seem a bit distorted, but create a unique vibe that when paired with the rest, create a very uneasy vibe.

The weirdness continues with the exploratory Side B, in an even more intense track that features dreamy Post-Metal elements combined with some mean Death/Black Metal bursts. The jazzy/improvisational nature of this track makes it quite engaging an truly unique. This international collective perfectly amalgamate many elements into a very expansive and yet cohesive sound that does not lack power and brutality.

As a whole, “Yus” is certainly one unique and very strange release that will enthrall you with its madness and never let you go. With the Internet as their communication channel, all members of Sleepwalker have created a very unique EP that does not sound quite like anybody else, and yet it is exotic enough to gather enough followers and appeal from the people that love experimental Black Metal and similar genres.

Label: Sentient Ruin

Release:April 26th, 2019

Genre: Post-Black Metal/Experimental Black Metal

Country: International