From Bandcamp, “TIGGUO COBAUC take their name from their home town of Nottingham (England), being it's original name in Anglo Saxon times and is steeped in the cities ancient history. Forged by ancient magic in the sandstone depths of Nottingham. Their sound can best be described as huge, blending black metal atmospheres, the sheer heaviness of Doom and the raw power of punk into one of the most intense live experiences on the underground circuit.” The album has seven songs. “Craving for Slay” is first, and from the first few notes, this is deep, dark, and harrowing. The vocals are scratchy in their harsh delivery, and the music is low and slow…sort of a combination of Death Meal and Doom Metal. The sound is indeed huge.

“The Darkest Emperor” throws a little psychedlica into the thick, meaty stew, as well as a helping of despondence as a side dish. There are times when the music sounds massive, like a tornado cloud swelling to unbelievable sizes, and eerie keyboards add to this sound. “Eternal Quietus” is a pure shot of high-speed energy, mixed with the haste of Black Metal. The slower passages, however, are absolutely crushing from their weight.  “Inner Disaster” moves with a mid-tempo pace, and they heavy thudding of tom drums. Some spacey keyboards are added in for additional effect, and the vocals are a combination of harsh and clean.

“Volt-Face” has an introductory scream that is as long as a nautical mile. From there, it paints a picture of a desolate landscape…one made of frozen ground and endless grey skies. No matter how far you wander, everything looks exactly like same. “Engaged Putridity” is as angry as it is depressive, and the two lock horns in a battle for the ages that produces no victor. Some of the clean vocals are just a bit pitchy, but it just adds to the nasty flavor of the album. “Deliverance” closes the album, and it’s a signal of end times for me. All hope has passed, and all that remains is pain. Overall, this was a fantastic album, and it brought Doom to a whole new level for me, because the band was bold, and unafraid to explore uncharted territory, while keeping their roots strong.