Asiratic Lithomancy (US) — Blood — 2024 demo

The fifth record of this solo act. From the opening track, listeners are thrust into a relentless maelstrom, where caustic black metal riffs intertwine seamlessly with punk elements, forming the album’s core structure. This foundation is further intensified by the pervasive presence of noise, creating an atmosphere that is unyieldingly harsh and unrelenting. The sonic assault delivered here is reminiscent of the most chaotic branches of war metal, yet Asiratic Lithomancy carves out its own niche. The hyperactive percussion and raw, visceral vocals, heavily influenced by punk, inject a fresh twist into the traditional black metal soundscape. The result is a unique blend that both honours and disrupts genre conventions. The album’s most intense sections evoke the destructive percussive power akin to bands like Ctenizidae and other acts under the Eerie Silence label. The relentless drumming and aggressive tempo shifts foster a sense of chaos that is profoundly overwhelming, creating a visceral listening experience. “Blood” is not for the faint-hearted. It is a brutal, uncompromising record that drains the listener’s energy, akin to a blood ritual for the horned one. The record excels not only in its blackened punk ferocity but also in its embrace of decrepit noise. EFGG009 Band: Asiratic Lithomancy Album: Blood Year: 2024 Label: Elf Eggs Genre: Raw Black Metal / Punk / Noise Country: United States elf-eggs (@) Tracklist: 1. Word alone is not sufficient 00:00 2. Arboreal blood 02:54 3. Mulch Inhalation 07:20 4. Traipsed beetle in sunken convolutions 10:41 5. Leafcrowned Stillness 14:12 6. In ethereal mould 18:07 7. Death of whore 22:09 8. Joisted ribcage vault 25:57 All rights belong to Asiratic Lithomancy and Elf Eggs.