Released via Nantes-based label Frozen Records, "In the
Aftermath of Blight" marks the beginning of a new era for
Subterraen. The band re-emerges from a two-year long writing
process with a completely revamped line-up and the firm
intention of breaking away from the conventions of sludge/doom
metal.
Written to be radically different from its predecessor, "In the
Aftermath of Blight" proves to be more complex and skillfully
written. The album benefits from a much higher production value
and combines the aggression and atmospheres of post-sludge
with the melodies of doom metal. Inspired by bands such as
Pallbearer, Neurosis, Yob and Paradise Lost, Subterraen
consciously distances itself from its influences to create a unique
sonic identity.
“In the Aftermath of Blight’s” cynical look at the human condition
in the midst of personal tragedy and natural disaster took its
inspiration from numerous biblical and literary references.
