[The pain of death is not the first pain felt as familiar eyes pierce into me
just as they had before, every thought sinking deeper, burrowing into my form. These eyes now become my own. Uncoordinated pieces of my life and all the agony of my past flash before me. The anger, the sorrow and a river hit me like the rush of a drug I once felt powerless to. Brought to the ground convulsing I'm consumed suddenly as the colors slowly begin to spiral, from brown into hazel and then solid emerald. The storm grows louder with each step taken. I know now where I lay.]
Blackbraid quickly followed up their 2022 debut in 2023 with more native folk infused furious black metal. This is by no means a sophomore slump as it is equally excellent, methodical, melodical, and approachable as the first record. 9/10 RJ
Extremely inventive and multifaceted sci-fi prog death, just like iridescent ethereal world on the cover art. Best band's achievement up to date. And easily in 2023 AOTY list Dmitry Nevozhay
Culinary-themed melodic death metal outfit cook up a smorgasbord of fierce solos, tight percussion, and cheeky, foodie-approved screeds. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 11, 2024