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artist: Br├╝ka / Temple ov Ahriman
title: Br├╝ka / Temple ov Ahriman
year: 2022
genre: Black Metal
type: Split EP
label: Red River Family Records
language: English
rel. date: 2022-08-27
source: WEB/MP3
quality: CBR 320kbps / 44.1 kHz / Joint Stereo
runtime: 00:09:47
size: 22.5 MiB / 2 tracks
rip date: 2026-07-13
source url: https://open.qobuz.com/album/fmr55rbeln3ka
tracklist:
01. Br├╝ka - Mass Burial 4:54
02. Temple Ov Ahriman - At Ropes End 4:53
release notes:
A two track split release cassette that has been put out by Austin, Texas
based label Red River Family Records. Both bands featured are also from
Austin and both play Black Metal. Br​ü​ka are a four piece who have been
active since 2019 and have thus far released a demo, as well as as an EP
entitled 'Plague Tempest'. Temple ov Ahriman is the one man project of
Thornicator, whose lyrical influences range from the Occult, history and
nature, all the way to more personal aspects such as depression.
Br​ü​ka fill up side A with their brand new offering entitled 'Mass
Burial'. having just reviewed the bands demo and EP releases, I know what
a dynamic and catastrophic sound these guys wield. So I was surprised by
the calming guitar tones and bass leads that open this track up. It works
beautifully though as a juxtaposition for the mid tempo brooding riffs
that soon kick in. This track showcases Br​ü​ka at their most dominant,
with belligerent and ceaseless drumming that batters and pummels
endlessly, whilst also highlights the brooding gloomy atmosphere they can
create through the use of the darkened guitar rhythms and poisonous
vocals. Another superb offering from Br​ü​ka, and this one has a cassette
release so I'm a happy man!
Side B features Temple ov Ahriman and his only track to date, 'At Ropes
End'; a despairing desperate ode to being crushed to death by the silence
and and nothingness that is brought on by powerful bouts of depression.
Musically, this is strong, emotive stuff. A cold, calculating sound
created through harrowing and bleak guitar rhythms, rumbling bass leads
and methodical, symbol crashing percussion. On top of that, suitable
anguished vocal work soars in an abrasive manner. Great debut track from
Temple ov Ahriman, I need more of this, as well as whatever is in the
Austin water. As a niche point of reference, this reminds me so much of
Welsh one man band Coedwig Machen and his song 'Hopelessness Is All That
Is Laid Before Me'. trust me, that is high praise!