Atmospheric black metal/post black metal band Corroding Soul has set January 24th as the international release date for their self-titled debut album. Thus, complete with the impactful artwork of Abhijit Asad, Corroding Soul is available directly from the band at the Corroding Soul Bandcamp page.
Corroding Soul is the solo atmospheric black metal project of multi-instrumentalist David Lovejoy. Yet, that simple description does not prepare the listener for everything that the album has to offer. Building on the success of EPs Hopeless and Nothing, Corroding Soul sees Lovejoy diving deeper and soaring higher as he explores the farthest shores of black metal’s kingdom… Indeed, bringing a wonderful multitude of emotions, a breathtaking palette of hues and colors to its monochrome world. Also, breaking through the ice with blinding rays of warm sunlight.
About the album
Corroding Soul is made up of four movements, four intrinsically linked soundscapes that create a veritable symphony of sound and imagination. Each multifaceted gem forming part of a greater whole. Thus, the opening track, Shadow, begins in beautifully tranquil fashion, before the listener is cast into a vast, evocative dream where blast beats and emotive lead guitars enfold the harsh, impassioned vocals. Indeed, there is a sense of flying high above a past of trauma, looking back on life’s pain and sorrow from a new perspective as the music shifts moods and tempos as smoothly as silk.
Lead single, Tempest, sends the soul soaring, its towering splendor juxtaposed with delicate intimacy. Together with Bound, it forms the heart of the album. The two tracks enfolding and carrying the listener away on cresting waves of profound intensity. And then, there is Sapphire, an epic track of incredible, effervescent energy and ineffable beauty. Indeed, shot through with a silver thread of bitter sweet melancholy, remembrance for a life left behind and loves lost, adorned in some cultured lead guitar work which brings to mind the flawless work of Dave Gilmour. Without a shred of a doubt, it’s an ending in hope and healing after an exhilarating sonic adventure.
Lineup:
David Lovejoy – All Music and Vocals
Tracklist:
1. Shadow
2. Tempest
3. Bound
4. Sapphire
