Advent Parallax (CD - 2008)

Austin Black Metal institution Averse Sefira has been one of the most respected North American practitioners of the genre for over a decade, and their fourth album ADVENT PARALLAX only cements their place in a scene no longer dominated by Scandinavians. Their sound is as elemental and suffocating as a Texas sandstorm, and far bigger than you'd expect from a trio. Averse Sefira have found an impressive patch of middle ground that exploits the strengths of both black and death conventions. Songs like "Decension" and "Vomitorium Angelis" showcase chaotic rhythms and scouring ambient guitars, creating something grand and menacing. minimize