With their brand new EP “Time, Futility & Death”, Sweden’s SPEGLAS definitely gained another magnificent triumph for longtime fans and an excellent starting point for new listeners to discover that Metal has no boundaries. How so? Upon first listen, it’s so heavy and melancholic that most extreme Metal would never even consider trying. All the songs are much more open and indeed expansive than their predecessor, “Birth, Dreams & Death”, which was released in the year of 2015. Also, a lot of engaging sonic textures and various intensities that looped over in inevitable desolation that would definitely make the listeners obtain the bliss and things that they desired from Metal. It is quite hard to describe which overall approach they used, whether it be the Death Metal aesthetic or the eccentricity of melancholic Dark Rock, but it is definitely a good feeling when most people are unable to put a finger on you, letting the music take the wheels and stirs to take your breath away. There must be countless influences on this record, from the basic sound of the entire old school Death Metal and a dozen hidden gems of ’70s Progressive / Psychedelic Rock, is a part of SPEGLAS in some unexpected way. This band might not be the first to exploit a remarkable quality of music terminology that exists, MORBUS CHRON, SWEVEN and TRIBULATION have walked the same trail of excellent choices. This band might not be the first to exploit a remarkable quality of music terminology that exists, SPEGLAS are with good companions such as MORBUS CHRON, SWEVEN, and TRIBULATION have walked the same trail of excellent choices. Nevertheless, this is probably the way of many Metallers in recent years to create another masterpiece where freedom is. The bands are more comfortable with exploring avenues of atmosphere than expanding music from one specific genre. However, having their second EP on your stereo without audio output limits is like venturing into something utterly dark and emotional at the same time. From the very first track, the majestic acoustic beauty of ‘Leap’ to the heaviness of ‘Voyage’ and ending it with ‘One Last Midnight’, the song order sounds like a soundtrack for people who are seeking an intimate solace amidst the madness. Clocking under 28 minutes, the smallest detail of this record holds its own world – the other world of intoxicating music may live. Any attention to this true gem for the discouraged ones are best directed to www.facebook.com/speglas or www.facebook.com/pulverisedrecords.