From Bandcamp, "SKRYING MIRROR's long-distance debut is titled "Omnimalevolence" and is in all probability the most complete, mature and convincing artistic expression of the American musician, now stationed in Finland. And it is also the darkest and most violent, an inextricable jumble of electricity and wickedness held together by oppressive, asphyxiating rhythms. The songs follow without interruption, merging into each other to tell the descent into hell of a delusional, twisted and deviated mind." The album has nine songs.

"Naught" is the first. This is some desperately dark music, thicker than smog from an LA industrial neighborhood, and deadlier than the strike of an asp. Amidst the mostly Black Metal tendencies, I get whiff of Industrial elements as well. "Fractals" has some punishing rhythms, and the chaos strikes right through you. But, if you peel back the layers, you can hear the individual elements that are blended together so expertly. I imagine this is what Hell sounds like at times. "Yearn" is filled with screams from tortured souls, and the ever-pounding of the mid-section. The thuds are so massive, you can hear them from space.

"Temptress" is a slower and longer grind, but the violence continues. It's akin to being in the eye of armed protests in a city, while everything burns around you, and danger awaits at every corner. "Famine" proves that the sound can go even deeper and darker. This slab of unimaginable horror will give you nightmares for years...the kind where you don't dare open your eyes. "Lux" sounds like vocal commands from one of the ruling Knights of Hell. As he utters the commands, people's ears begin to bleed from the filth. Those who don't go crazy as a result, end up unable to speak for the rest of their lives.

"Intravenous" is the first track with just a little relief from the blackest dreams one might have. But the energy and anger of previous songs are replaced by a cavernous depression where one becomes catatonic. "Abjurer" is a short, three-minute blast of controlled chaos, and with a more distinct sound from the riff. The backing elements are absolutely harrowing. "Failure" closes the album, and it's a long one, at over eight minutes. They sure pack a lot into this final song...all their hatred, all their rage, along with a bunch of razor sharp blades for torture. Any good album should make the listener feel or be able to visualize the music. In this case, I felt wickedness, the nefariousness, the treachery, and the sin, and it cut me down to the bone. I could visualize the torture as well, and it made me want to hide my eyes. Drift into a deep sleep, and experience this nightmare.Purchase Link:

https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/omnimalevolence