I, Moloch by SHRINE OF DENIAL
Like their label and country mates Serpent of Old, Shrine of Denial are blending styles and forging their own sound, and channelling it through narrative, superbly thought out structures that despite the twists and turns remain memorable. Perhaps it is a Turkish trait to have the songs this meticulously written, and to achieve that Shrine of Denial have used elements of both death and black metal in varying degrees, often blurring the boundaries between the two in the process. The result is exhilarating, as the band effortlessly switches from fast, blasting parts to slow melodic hooks and then quickly accelerates back to their high-speed mode, using whatever stylistic liberties available. It is an engaging, intense and stirring album that doesn’t get carried away and goes beyond what is necessary or appropriate; despite the vagaries, it remains solid, cohesive and impactful throughout. For what it does, 'I, Moloch' is one of the strongest albums not only to come out of that region in recent times but also in the blackened death metal style as a whole.
For fans of - Serpent of Old, Dead Congregation, Emperor, Behemoth, Burial Invocation, The Chasm
Tracklist
| 1. | Climbing Through Nothingness | 4:32 |
| 2. | A Sanctuary In The Depths Of The Realms | 4:15 |
| 3. | I, Moloch | 3:37 |
| 4. | Pillars Of Ice | 4:19 |
| 5. | The Mesmer | 3:59 |
| 6. | Oneiros | 3:42 |
| 7. | Headless Idol | 2:55 |
| 8. | Temple of the Corpse Misuser | 3:43 |
Videos
Credits
Line up -
Eray Nabi - Vocals
Onur Uslu - Lead guitar
Denizkaan Aracı - Rhythm guitar
Ahmet Ünveren - Bass
Berk Köktürk - Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano
PRESS -
► "top-shelf blackened death that gets me very excited for the band’s future career" - Angry Metal Guy 3.5/5
www.angrymetalguy.com/shrine-of-denial-i-moloch-review/
► "a rock-solid album that will break necks" - Acta Infernalis 90/100
actainfernalis.com/2025/03/10/review-2632-shrine-of-denial-i-moloch-english/
► "This is the kind of splendor that black-death metal is always in need of" - Head-banger Reviews
headbangerreviews.com/2025/01/23/shrine-of-denial-i-moloch/
► "A bright new star has emerged in the murky death metal firmament!" - Sentinel Daily
sentineldaily.com.au/shrine-of-denial-i-moloch-transcending-obscurity-records/
► "as elaborate, as magnificent, as sinister and otherworldly, and as dreadfully frightening as the visual" - No Clean Singing
www.nocleansinging.com/2025/02/14/an-ncs-premiere-shrine-of-denial-i-moloch/
► "an engaging slab of considerable ferocity, tempered by an esoteric edge" - Wonderbox Metal
wonderboxmetal.com/2025/03/06/shrine-of-denial-i-moloch-review/
► "Solid blackened death with a touch of disso" - Toilet ov Hell
toiletovhell.com/tmp-floating-shrine-of-denial-shrieking-demons-and-more/
► "fans of varied death metal with a blackened touch should definitely check out" - Wings of Death
www.wingsofdeath.net/89646-Shrine-Of-Denial-I-Moloch
2024-2025 Transcending Obscurity Records
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