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| Pitchfork |
 Dimensional Bleedthrough, the second album from New York metal supergroup Krallice, is the sort of record that should find favor in at least a half-dozen listening circles. Its relentless squall-- rapidfire drums, riff-and-raze guitars, and back-and-forth electric bass, plus the serrated screams of co-founder Mick Barr-- could appeal to devotees of classic black metal bands Burzum, Immortal, and Emperor. The distended shapes Krallice's pummel takes might work for fans of U.S. black metal marathon men Wolves in the Throne Room. Or for those who get lost in the massed guitar works of Rhys Chatham and Glenn Branca or in the overtone hysteria of composers like La Monte Young, "Untitled" flits around one note. Darkly radiant and completely mesmerizing, those eight minutes of drumless glow feel like a musical cocoon, an alternate version of Barr's work on Orthrelm's OV. And for noiseniks, there are harsh, finessed impasses, too, like the prelude to "Aridity", where feedback and split octaves howl and groan.What's more, Barr and Colin Martson (Dysrhythmia, Behold... the Arctopus), comprise a fairly infallible guitar duo. Their playing here is as complex as it is controlled and deliberate. Sidewinding riffs and rapidfire progressions scream above the dense rhythm section. Dimensional Bleedthrough's seven pieces twist and halt, lurch and sprint, shifting rhythms and directions without warning. It seems like a shoo-in as a new favorite for prog and math-rock zealots. And, for those living for death metal, there's "The Mountain". At three minutes and 14 seconds, it's the album's shortest track by nearly a third and its most direct by a mile....full text |
| Heavymetal |
| Progressive black metal played by incredible musicians who focus upon challenging yet enjoyable songwriting rather than ego-driven musical acrobatics. Pros Their world-class musicianship is utilized as a tool to compose elaborate, well-written songs. Cons Perhaps unsettling to certain fans of their debut, the album isn't as dark comparatively. Description Released November 10th, 2009 on Profound Lore Records. This is their sophomore release. The lineup includes members of Behold... The Arctopus, Dysrhythmia, and Orthrelm. Guide Review - Krallice - 'Dimensional Bleedthrough' For those who kick and scream over the degree to which a band is "grim," stop reading this now. Krallice don't engage in a more-evil-than-thou pissing contest because, for better or worse, they aren't really your prototypical black metal dudes. And one of the only drawbacks with Dimensional Bleedthrough, arguably and pending on one's vantage point, is that the darkness of their debut has subsided considerably. But this really is nitpicking, and sometimes critics just need to shut up and enjoy the ride. And Dimensional Bleedthrough is one hell of a ride, indeed. Krallice harness ambient, instantly hypnotic guitar surges like a holy man charms a snake. Precise and pummeling, the music can leave you zoning out, with eyes rolled to the back of the head and drool pouring from the mouth. With this kind of drug-like high, "Autochthon," for instance, stokes the fires of emotion in a manner that's as far removed musically from typical black metal as a pink shirt is from the closet of a one-man isolationist black metal artist. The constant dueling between the swirling guitars and the chaotic rhythm section creates a volatile environment in which everything threatens to fall apart at the seams at a moment's notice. But this is done intentionally so, and in a very teasing manner. The constant maintenance of tension instantly engages listeners in a confrontation that simply demands some kind of an emotional interpretation of what's going on....full text |
| Therockblogger |
| When I saw Krallice open for Wolves in the Throne Room earlier this year, my friend (a stranger to black metal) said that they created "emotional texture". This, to me, was entirely accurate and sums up Krallice’s latest epic, an exhaustive, unrepentant and complex textural experiment. Its easy to see how divisive such an album can be, especially considering the involvement of avant-garde guitarist Mick Barr (of Ocrilim, Orthrelm fame). As always, his shredding is dense, intricate and highly technical, concerned more with enveloping the listener than maintaining any pleasant melodies. Those with such an acquired taste will be in rapture - the wall of sound created is simply immense. While other American black metal bands emulate the climatic, forest-inspired atmosphere found across Europe, Krallice’s efforts are more influenced by the chaotic mathematics of New York City, with frantic, kinetic patterns and grimy detail. The vocals are harsh and menacing but used sparingly as emotional punctuations in the concrete jungle. Though this is a technical album, it is not entirely "soulless", as fluid percussive work and the complicated layering of guitar parts sets the stage for immersion. Like a rabid animal set loose on the city street, Krallice doesn’t let up or slow down, it just keeps tearing up its surroundings tooth and nail, riff after brutal riff....full text |
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