Garhelenth (Irán) / Isataii (Usa)
CD.Split "Union of Cursed Blood"
A raw black metal split released on April 1, 2022, on Adirondack Black Mass Records. Garhelenth (Iran) contributes three tracks: "Union of Cursed Blood", "Andiseh va Setiz", and "Thy Grim Dogmatism". A solo black metal project by Hilnorgoth, active since 2010. Its three tracks feature a visceral, lo-fi, and raw black metal aesthetic: abrasive yet powerful riffs, raw production, and an underground spirit. The compositions are compact and precise. "Union of Cursed Blood" clocks in at under 4 minutes, channeling a grim intensity and concentrated aggression.
Isataii (USA) contributes two tracks: "Shadows of Desolation" and "A Spirits of Death". Reuben Galarza is a solo project based in Los Angeles, drawing on Comanche heritage (Penateka Comanche Black Metal) and a deeply personal and ancestral approach. His contributions maintain a raw and atmospheric Black Metal style, imbued with menace and emotional charge. Vocals range from harsh screams to guttural growls, supported by evocative riffs and a haunting atmosphere. Garhelenth offers a direct, pure, and aggressive experience, minimalist yet powerful. Isataii brings a more atmospheric and culturally rooted dimension: historical, melancholic, and intense. Together, they form a cohesive listen that encompasses both ferocity and a ritualistic atmosphere. The CD. Split "Union of Cursed Blood" stands as a captivating snapshot of raw, unpolished Black Metal from two solo artists with distinct identities.
