Terminus Episode 61 - Caverne, Moulderyawn, Robes of Snow, गौतम बुद्ध, Swarrrm

After a long period dwelling in the subterranean bowels of extreme metal, Terminus presents an episode of expansive, melodic black metal (and stuff that kind of sounds like it.) If you're tired of cavernous murk, this should be a refreshing bite of pickled ginger for you, with records that explore dense woodlands, airy mountaintops, and all points in between. And urbanized Japan, apparently.

Caverne's new record opens the episode, bludgeoning the listener with a style of melodic French black metal which is less chivalric and more primeval and barbaric. As the stomping strains of Burzum and Bilskirnir provide a martial rhythmic core, subtle and elegant melodies pierce the clouds, reflecting an era of French black metal seemingly forgotten until now. At once triumphant and thuggish, this is a must for all dedicated fans of the show.

Following this is the new split between Moulderyawn and Robes of Snow, each playing a variation on modern, folk-infused, forest-dwelling black metal. Moulderyawn returns from their first appearance on our show in 2020 with improved production, riffier songs, and a more focused vision, while Robes of Snow presents a vast and expansive take on a core of post-black ideas. Undoubtedly of interest to all those who enjoy ent and ent accessories.

गौतम बुद्ध (Gautama Buddha) is loathsome.

Wrapping up is the newest record by Swarrrm, a personal favorite of both hosts but only occasionally mentioned on the show. An evolution of grinding, metal-inflected Japanese screamo, Swarrrm goes so far down their personal rabbit hole that their genre is now nearly indescribable, with elements of powerfully overdriven 70s rock, emo, deathgrind, and God knows what else merging seamlessly into something striking, beautiful, and worthy of repeated listens. Don't be scared away by the description- you're gonna love this one.

 

0:00 - Intro featuring Bloody Cumshot

0:13:14 - Caverne - La fin de tous les chants (Résilience)

0:55:30 - Moulderyawn/Robes of Snow - When the Last Forest Has Died (Independent/Old Mill? Maybe?)

1:38:28 - Interlude - Gloosh - “Woodland Waltz,” fr. Sylvan Coven (out October 21, 2021 on Drevo Music)

1:46:54 - गौतम बुद्ध - पुनर्जन्म भाग १ (Gautama Buddha - Rebirth Part 1) (Independent) (And here's where all the text is "borrowed" from)

2:16:05 - Swarrrm - ゆめをみたの - I Dreamed… (Long Legs Long Arms Records)

3:15:17 - Outro - Confuse - all of the Spending Loud Night EP (Confuse Records, 1987)

 

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