Today, Eternal Death sets May 30th as the international release date for Wald Krypta's highly anticipated fourth album, Disenchantment, on vinyl LP format.
Since their formation in 2016, Canadian / American duo Wald Krypta have been known for their raw, uncompromising approach to black metal. Drawing influence from the early pioneers of black metal, their music is defined by hectic, unrelenting tremolo-picked guitars, grim 'n' harsh vocals, and a stripped-down production style that favors intensity over polish. Their three full-lengths to date - of them, 2021's Possessed by Nothingness saw the band linking up with Eternal Death - showcase Wald Krypta's commitment to the traditional, lo-fi aesthetics of black metal while maintaining a distinct identity. Embracing an abrasive and organic sound that highlights the cold and relentless nature of their compositions, Wald Krypta's music appeals to listeners who appreciate the harsher and more minimalistic side of black metal, offering a direct and unfiltered listening experience.
Four years on from that last full-length and, thankfully, Wald Krypta remain committed to their stratifying muse. Witness Disenchantment. Aptly titled, Disenchantment could almost be viewed as a treatise against nowadays black metal - and, going deeper, even against the fake "raw" style so endemic to Bandcamp the last handful of years. True, Wald Krypta are as raw as any (or even rawer than most), but such an unapologetic route doesn't mask a dearth of ideas. In fact, Disenchantment betrays something of an "unfussy sophistication," as riffs are doled out with strident efficiency and then subtly built upon, revealing new twists of texture and, daresay, triumph. It's that lattermost element that sets Disenchantment apart from the hordes, for the duo effortlessly evoke sensations sometimes at odds with their ripped-and-torn soundfield and garaged, tangibly human execution. The sum effect is both hypnotizing and invigorating, making for Wald Krypta's best record yet.
In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Opulent Insolence" HERE at Eternal Death's Bandcamp, where the album can also be preordered. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Wald Krypta's Disenchantment
1. Into Solace
2. Opulent Impudence
3. Depraved Insolence
4. Altar of Desecration
5. Of Disenchantment
6. Rotten Vessel
7. Beneath Broken Heavens
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