Once again,Hells Headbangersunearths a new unholy gem from Down Under,Coffin Lustand theirManifestation of Inner Darknessdebut, set for international release on May 13th.Although relative "newcomers,"Coffin Lustcomprises two Australian metal veterans, J.R. (drums/guitar/bass/vox) and P.W. (guitar/vox), who collectively number between them such hordes asNocturnal Graves,Denouncement Pyre,Impious Baptism,Destruktor,Cerekloth, andTrench Hellamong others. However, despite taking a similarly iron-fisted approach to underground metal,Coffin Lustare their own entity entirely. Begun in 2010 as a vehicle to manifest old-school death metal in the tradition of the late '80s/early '90s, very soon, the duo had four tracks composed, but it wouldn't be until July/August 2012 before recordings for the first demo were completed. TitledBeyond the Dark, the tape comprised four tracks of morbid death metal inspired by the early works of bands like Grave, Autopsy, Dismember, Nihilist, etc. But no matter how auspicious this start was,Manifestation of Inner Darknesswipes the slate clean and obliterates all before it, consuming the listener with wave after wave of unrelenting, unremitting darkness 'n' filth. It's a record that immediately triggers a response of familiarity - essentially, it's Metal of Death in the ancient way - but the signposts are no longer obvious, and a clear identity has emerged.Coffin Lustrange a whole host of elder influences from a wide geographical swath, from north to south and east to west, and mangle them into eight burly, blustering hymns of human depravity and macabre horror: this is theManifestation of Inner Darkness.
A statement fromJ.R. reads: "Manifestation of Inner Darkness is an album of pure, unwavering death metal devoid of trends and status quo. Herein lies eight tracks of dark and rotten death metal, drawn straight from the grave." Hear for yourselfHERE, asCoffin Lustreveal two tracks onHells Headbangers' Bandcampthat are truly aManifestation of Inner Darkness; preorders for the CD, vinyl, cassette tape, and digital versions are available at that link, as well.Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
"Manifestation Of Inner Darkness" Track Listing:
1. Excoriation of Morality
2. Beyond Redemption
3. Mass Extinction
4. Chaos Absolute
5. Swarming Black Inferno
6. Damnations Bringer
7. Prophecy of Malevolence
8. Manifestation of Inner Darkness
