Following on from their widely lauded debut, epic doom metallers Godthrymm return with the second part of the visions trilogy with Distortions.
Starting off proceedings “As Titans”, it doesn’t take long before it delves into the despondent tones and at eleven and a half minutes, it gives a really good indication of the album’s direction and with the addition of Catherine Glencross’ vocals and atmospheric keyboards weaved in make for an immediate highlight.
“Devils” follows with some great prominent bass lines and searing riffs whilst “Echoes” catapults the listener into a cacophony of sorrow, which personally was Distortion‘s defining moment for me.
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“Obsesses and Regress” is easily the most atmospheric, the harmonies and the dual vocal combination really complement each other wonderfully, plus there are some really nice guitar tones throughout.
The first of two guest vocalists make their aural appearance felt, first up for “Unseen, Unheard” is the former Nailbomb and Vallenfrye bassist Scoot Gladock provides an element of nostalgia before Aaron Stainthorpe lends his immense talents to longest track of the album “Follow Me” and even with someone so recognisable Distortions still manages to keep its own identity.
Lastly, “Pictures Remain” again takes the album in a new direction, under a shroud of sorrow it’s gentle nature and tempo is a fantastic choice for a closing track.
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