Vestiges from Washington DC start us off with "VII", an instrumental track creating a thick hazy atmosphere before leading into the following 13 minute epic blackened crust ballad, "VIII".
From wearevestiges.com - "VII and VIII follow nature's reclamation of the earth and restoration of the balance for all life. Today, we find ourselves fearing the fate of the unlearned and unimagined. The golden rule was lost amongst the minds of the living and found amongst the bodies the dead. An era of enlightenment is upon us; for our faith and tradition is born again."
Vestiges
Panopticon from Kentucky introduce an even more melodic side than before with the opening track "A Letter". The melody eventually fades into a slew of blast beats and atmospheric ambiance. Continuing in the same vain, "The Eulogy" begins with a distant riff building on a soft melodic progression into an epic collaboration of beautiful noise. The final track of the split, "Collapse & Die", is a
Suicide Nation cover. Suicide Nation were an Arizona band with a very unique sound.. a mix of metal/hardcore and black metal. Panopticon flawlessly cover this track, a better version than the original but that's just my opinion.
Panopticon
This split is not to be missed. Buy it from The Flenser or Replenish Records at the links below.
The Flenser
Replenish Records
