Debut album BLACK WOUND “Warping Structure” (Chaos Records, 2024)

Following a trio of demos, a split, and an EP since their formation in 2021, Sweden’s BLACK WOUND at last reveal their debut full-length “Warping Structure” on CD by Chaos Records, consisting of six tracks of dense, murky, cavernous death metal. Clocking in at just over 40 minutes, the trio here sound like they’ve spent an unhealthy amount of time in the deepest, dankest subterranean hovel, with only humankind’s darkest nightmares for company.

Impossibly, Warping Structure sees BLACK WOUND cranking up the aural brutality a couple notches. Everything goes up to that mythical eleven: the vocals, the guitars, the bass, all layered over the pummeling drums in a way that it feels like all light has been extinguished and suffocation seems inevitable. Teasingly, the crawling, doomier interludes provide some form of relief before the ferocious, relentless wall of sound overwhelms again.

Make no mistake, Warping Structure is a punishing journey, but once you’re immersed in BLACK WOUND‘s bleak hellscape, you’ll find it to be an immensely satisfying listen. Maniacs for Spectral Voice, Teitanblood, and Winter are wholeheartedly encouraged to immerse themselves in this subterranean hovel!

Release date: 31 May 2024

BLACK WOUND lineup:

Grunts & Low End – W.K
Caustic Strings – D.L
Warhammers – G.M

Release notes:

Artwork by W.K
Produced by W.K and G.M

Links:
facebook.com/blackwound
chaos-records.com
facebook.com/chaosrecords
chaos-records.bandcamp.com