A new plague of misery has broken out in the city of Ferrara, Italy in the form of a band called Lightpath! They're slowly blighting souls and corrupting minds using a crass kind of death/doom that's heavy on the raspy and nasty tones. They've dubbed their first release "Children of the Void" as a 'promo'. What's a promo? Is that a demo? An EP? Well it doesn't fucking matter because whatever it is rips! They've only got three songs on here, but each one hits like a riot echoing through the catacombs with subtle occult undertones. Strains of wrath writhe their way through the dark and narrow passages of the decrepit, doomy underground, but they take any available opportunity to burst out into a driven death metal fuming with sharp, rotten odors. Revolting terror will arise in some of the slowest passages eliciting a sense of hopelessness before you're mangled by musical storm that follows. A sense of gloom hangs overhead as it rolls through with grumbling patches and ominous thunder before breaking out into a chaotic, merciless buffeting. I love the drums on here as they seem to have a raw, tribal energy and some standout rhythms that hold the torch and lead the way as songs creep through the decaying darkness. Regardless, Lightpath take the harsh road all the way through this thing and that makes it all the better - definitely worth a listen or twelve! They've got me hooked and I'll be watching for what comes next! -Brandon
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