HANDS
OF ORLAC
'Hands Of Orlac'
(Horror Records)
With the ongoing resurgence of the occult/horror doom it makes sense
that the Italians are one of those leading the charge. The old coffin
spirit has always lurked in that particular scene and the debut
(vinyl only nonetheless!) album of Hands Of Orlac proves that same
notion, with songs that mix the macabre and morbid tones with clearly
heavy metal-inspired passages and the occasional, high quality,
flute parts. The band has really succeeded in their attempt to create
a bone-chilling aural darkness, which is no small feat considering
they're not relating on ultra low-tuned guitars and plodding riffs
here. Instead, they've captured the spooky, uneasy, feeling of the
unknown to near perfection and The Sorceress' vocals are matching the
same vibe seamlessly. Leave it to ghouls at Horror Records to unleash
yet another spectacular LP, which is available on both black and
colored vinyl. 'Are you morbid?' [8,5]
(Vladimir Petrov)
(CD version of the album should be available late February/early March 2012 by the new Irish label Blind Men and Occult Forces. Support! )
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