KAAL AKUMA
In The Mouth Of Madness
(Dunkelheit Produktionen)
36:36min

KAAL AKUMA is a Death Metal band out of Bangladesh. And if my memory serves me right, this is the first band out of that country that I have reviewed. They did put out a single back in 2019. So “In The Mouth Of Madness” is their debut album, released by the German label Dunkelheit Produktionen. First off, this album is nothing short of what I was expecting: a relentless attack of Death and Black Metal. These 5 songs clock at 36 minutes. 36 minutes of brutal aural aggression thanks to Alex Joven’s constant blast beats, lightning fast fills and double bass work. He can also play slow and does so using tasty ghost notes here and there. His amazing drum work is the perfect foundation for Akif Ahmed Khan’s guitars, combining tremolo riffs with eerie melodies, great mid tempo palm mutes and haunting leads. And last, but not least, Rafiul Hasan Siddiki’s bass, which integrates flawlessly with the drums and guitars. He also provides the vocals, blending in raspy shrieks mixed with mid-pitch grunts. The production is dense and unpolished, perfect for their style of music. Their music is showcased in a way I think suits them best. Raw, organic and totally natural. Mix wise, I think the drums are a tad pushed back, but everything else sits nicely and helps KAAL AKUMA get their point across. Although most of the songs here are fast, there are also lots of obscure, slow passages full of a haunting atmosphere, which introduces a much needed variation. This being my first Bangladeshian band review, all I can say is that I’ll be looking more into this scene just to check out if there are any other excellent bands such as KAAL AKUMA. “In The Mouth Of Madness” is a fine, timeless and nicely done album where lots of influences get together to create a really interesting collection of songs. Looking forward to more material, since this one is absolutely a must! Contact the band here: www.facebook.com/kaalakuma. And get this excellent album from their label here: www.facebook.com/dunkelheitprod

Alfonso Perez

Alfonso Perez

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