https://www.facebook.com/Hekatombband
English translation:
Recently I come across materials/bands that play really great music, on a high level, with undeniable potential, but either released by a foreign label (due to lack of interest or a serious offer in the country), or they have to release the material on their own. Hekatomb from Szczecin (Poland) is the latter case. I listened and wrote about the band's first EP, now I have another release in my hands - "Shade of Life, Light of Death", which is playing in the background while writing. The material level is as high as that of the "Crone Times Come", or even higher. The compositions are captivating, extensive, varied, with an amazing atmosphere. The new material consists of two almost 20 (exactly 17:17 each) minute songs, which makes it longer than its predecessor. I have never been against this form, I mean long compositions. Old Mortiis albums have got me used to it. If the track is rich, appropriately diversified, it doesn't bother you at all. It feels like communing with a musical story. Hekatomb has balanced an atmospheric black metal storm that dominates the first half of the opening track and returns at the end of the second, with slow passages and a huge dose of interesting, nostalgic background and a gloomy, longing aura. It fits very well with the subject of death and the gray side of human existence that is being mentioned here. And this short line of clean guitar at the end ... Something beautiful. If "Shade of Life, Light of Death" was a full album it would surely be one of the best I have heard in 2021 so far. Hekatomb is, in my opinion, in the same league as Martwa Aura or Above Aurora. It's not exactly the same playing, but these bands have a lot in common, in terms of the atmosphere they create or the topics they deal with. I think Hekatomb deserves a true publisher and appreciation. I would love to have a vinyl on the shelf with the EP presented here. I would also like to express my admiration and respect for the form of the CD release. Although it is a CDr, the printing is made at the highest level - thick, rough paper, essential colors and a very good design that adds its three cents to the record appreciation. Seems If you want, you can also put out a proper looking release on your own.
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