Womb of Decay - Descent Into Obscure Nihilism
Decent Into Obscure Nihilism is a very fitting title for this debut from Turkey’s Womb of Decay, aka: Batu Cetin (longtime vocalist for Goregrinders Cenotaph) who is simply credited with “everything.” What does “everything” entail? All of the instruments and vocals on this extremely morbid Doom slab. What kind of Doom? Good question, imaginary voice in my head, I’m glad you asked. It’s slow, but not quite slow enough to be called Funeral Doom, and it’s certainly not any kind of horrible Hippie/College Doom, nor is it of the English romantic variety. It’s very unique with an odd pace and unusual patterns. I believe this to be a drum machine, but it’s hard to tell. If it isn’t, it could definitely pass for one, and it’s programming would have to be described as quirky, but it works. The riffs are very good, sometimes also oddly delivered, but everything flows well within the songs. Transitions are often sudden, fading in and out, and blanketed by some of the most eerie synths ever recorded. Synths that bring to mind silent movie footage of Dracula rising or thunder and lightning atop a haunted mansion you wouldn’t dare go near. Meanwhile, Batu’s Death snarl fits the horror-inspired feel of the album perfectly. The closest reference I could make is perhaps an even more obscure outfit, the psychotically suicidal Wraith of the Ropes. Similar approaches, similar vibes, but total originality for both acts. If you’re looking for something completely different from all the other Doom out there, this album was made specifically for you. But be warned, this one could have you not wanting to sleep alone and afraid to turn out the lights.
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