Following the critical acclaim of their debut, “Visceral Void Entropy” (2022), SONUM delve deeper into the labyrinthine realms of dissonance and atmosphere. "The Obscure Light Awaits" is an ambitious work that simultaneously pushes boundaries and honours the roots of the genre. The album eschews unnecessary complexity in favour of a tight focus on songwriting, weaving together intricate, sibylline passages with a raw, unrelenting power that shows the influence of the pioneering works of old and contemporary death metal legends such as Gorguts, Morbid Angel, Execration and Artificial Brain.
A true testament to SONUM’s evolution, "The Obscure Light Awaits" presents a sonic journey defined by dark, otherworldly textures and relentless energy. The band’s ability to merge atmospheric depth with crushing riffs showcases their commitment to creating music that is both immersive and uncompromising. It’s an exploration of contrasts - between the abstract and the visceral, the chaotic and the structured.
Fans of progressive and atmospheric death metal will find "The Obscure Light Awaits" to be a landmark release that stands tall amidst this year’s most formidable works.
Track listing:
1. Due To Inner Mess...
2. In This Void We Dwell
3. Famine
4. Trapped In The Labyrinth of Aberration
5. Ad Mortem (Iter Est)
6. Beyond The Gate...
7. The Obscure Light Awaits
8. Nobody Is Innocent
9. Messenger Of Cosmic Dread
