Answer Lies In The Black Void, The
Thou Shallt
Serene, invoking imagery of darkness, sweeping soundscapes tear and twist at the emotions. This album by The Answer Lies In The Black Void is a work of magical beauty. The duo, a collaboration of Martina Horváth from avant-garde metal project Thy Catafalque and Jason Köhnen from Celestial Season, The Lovecraft Sextet, Bong-Ra, ex-The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, have followed up on their 2021 debut 'Forlorn' with a haunting sophomore release that is of exceptionally high quality. The prevalent element here is doom, but there is so much more buried deep within the dark vaults of this compelling record. The opening song 'Ataraxia' is a deep, richly layered song, with Horváth demonstrating her stunning vocals over the complex creativity of Köhnen, the multi-instrumentalist who takes responsibility for everything instrument-driven here. There are crushing riffs, harrowing passages which send shivers down the spine, and all the time the atmosphere builds. Tendrils of darkness curl around the throat on 'To Kill The Father,' with Horváth's shimmering vocals duelling with the echoing lead guitar work.