DESCEND TO ACHERON – The Transience Of Flesh / VINYL LP

For the most part, especially with genres like blackened death metal that are over-exposed within the underground, it’s very hard for an emerging band to make a name for themselves with their very first release. Moreover, with many bands within this style in particular having a far more formulaic sound that more often than not hinges upon trying sound as much like BEHEMOTH or BELPHEGOR as possible, it’s rare to come across a band that stands out for all the right reasons. Australia’s DESCEND TO ACHERON are one of those rare bands that do a great job of making a great first impression with their debut whilst having their own style.

Originally released in April, and now being re-released via Petrichor, the bands debut EP, The Transience of Flesh may just be one of the best blackened death metal records of the year, coupling intricate musicianship with subtle, progressive sensibilities, resulting in a record that is powerful and memorable.