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Cruciamentum - Obsidian Refractions



7.7 | 51 votes |
Release date: 24 November 2023
Style: Death metal

Owners:

15 have it
2 want it


01. Charnel Passages
02. Abhorrence Evangelium
03. Necropolis Of Obsidian Mirrors
04. Scorn Manifestation
05. Interminable Rebirth Of Abomination
06. Drowned

Additional info
Released via Profound Lore Records

Mixed and re-amping by Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studio.
Mastered by D. Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studios.
Artwork by David Glomba.

Staff review by
RaduP
Rating:
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Reinventing the lineup doesn't always come with reinventing the wheel, and following up a landmark album doesn't always have to completely disappoint or completely live up to the hype. Here's Cruciamentum finally following up their debut after eight years.

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published 05.12.2023 | Comments (1)

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Comments: 4   Visited by: 81 users
25.11.2023 - 09:30
Rating: 7
AndyMetalFreak
A Nice Guy
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Their previous release was quite highly rated for a modern death metal record, so I'll have to give this a shot after giving the first a spin.

Edit: Exactly on par with their previous release. Pretty solid heavy OSDM, with a tremendous guitar tone and excellent sound quality, but there's nothing all that special about the songwriting, and there's way too much emphasis on the solos. I like the eerie atmospheric synth work, especially on the final track, but there's just not enough of it imo.
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25.11.2023 - 22:24
Rating: 6
Ansercanagicus
endangered bird
Yes, OSDM, a bit doomy. It's rather an atmospheric experience you can delve into, if you don't get fed up by the subpar melodies of uninspired tremolo riffs.
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07.12.2023 - 09:17
Rating: 8
DarkWingedSoul
Finally i gave this a spin today, and yep its really impressive, needs few more spins though, too much going on for a first listen
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15.12.2023 - 11:04
Rating: 7
suryanshkalia
The vocals on this are sick and chilling plus the atmosphere is undeniable. Charnel Passages is the best track out of these but others are good too.
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