The death of cosmic progressive rock Blindness of the Abyssal Realm It claims to have roots in more earthy subgenres. After Progressive Slugger disbanded Barishi, Guitarist Graham Brooks teams up with Sludge Doomers vocalist Jonathan Ebert Please come to sorrow decided to form a new band. In transitioning from slurry of sludge to heavy death metal while retaining progressive and doom elements, ordo The sound becomes atmospheric It’s deadly. Brooks’ riffs, whether on the low or high strings, always have a grandeur, and his solos splatter like Jackson Pollock splattering paint on a canvas. Brooks also designed the album’s synthesizer. The synthesizers are noticeable, but they never overpower the guitar work. Hébert’s guttural sounds make things earthly, shouting to the heavens from a cave connected to the earth. Brooks and Ebert are joined by the rhythm section of Josh Smith (bass) and Dylan Blake (drums, formerBarishi). The breaks especially shine, mixing typical death metal punches with jazzy swells and brilliant Rotom runs. given ordohave previous experience with Sludge, and it’s impressive how sharp their first foray into cosmic prog death is, standing toe-to-toe with the likes of: corruption of the universe and blood spell.
what makes it so Blindness of the Abyssal Realm What cuts deep is the balance of instantly memorable riffs and atmosphere. Opener “Apis Bull” perfectly illustrates this dichotomy. large and bendable ○L.D.pes This figure alternates with spatial, high-pitched versions of itself before exploring new territory. Similarly, “Moon of Urd” rises with a delightfully deranged earworm to reveal a lush blanket of pure spiritual twilight. The most adventurous song here, “Phlegraean Fields,” builds an ever-changing, synth-heavy melody that captures a stranger viewing a mythical landscape with a fearful curiosity. Right out of the gate, Ordo I understand that the “cosmic” in “Cosmic Progress Death” should not be superficial. In fact, the synths on this debut consistently support great riffs and provide rich depth.
some aspects of Blindness of the Abyssal Realm Slows down attacks. Production-wise, this record sounds good, but lacks a bit of low end. The caveman part doesn’t hit as hard as it should. Blake’s kick drum could use more oomph, and Smith’s bass is often difficult to detect outside of the clean section. In terms of the album’s tempo, the last two songs don’t match the rising quality of the opening trio. “Blind in Abyssal Realms” is a powerful song that clocks in at over 12 minutes and could use some editing. “Hierothesion” refreshingly closes out the record as the most direct attack, but similarly, a degree of brevity amplifies its effect. And in terms of originality, ordo Most of the time it sounds like itself, but occasionally you’ll hear a combination of blast beats, dive bombs, and “aaaaaaaa!” It’s a little too much blood spell nose.
Aside from the details, Ordo emphasize the point Blind in the realm of the abyss. This is an impressive debut that leaves its mark on progressive death metal. It consists of 5 tracks of just under 45 minutes. Blindness of the Abyssal Realm It plays out as a filler-free affair, trading fierce slashes and cool parries to invite repeated engagements. Fans of this genre should definitely spar with this sonic sword. God of Switzerland Ordo!
evaluation:3.5/5.0
DR: 6 | Formats reviewed:320kbps mp3
label: shattered record
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released worldwide:April 17, 2026
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