Symphonic blackened death metal architects Cries Of Blood unveil their monumental new full-length Ominous Perception, a devastating showcase of orchestral grandeur and brutal extremity that redefines their sonic doctrine. Originally forged in Bogotá, Colombia in 2012 and now rooted in Montreal, Canada since 2019, the band’s evolution culminates in a sprawling ten-track odyssey that melds shadowed atmospheres with relentless ferocity — an immersive journey that seethes with both melodic sweep and abyssal intensity.
From the ritualistic opening strains of “Intro” to the thunderous onslaught of “Eternal Revenge,” Ominous Perception moves like a dark ritual from beginning to end. Tracks such as “Shadows Prevail” and “Proclamation (The Call Of Death)” plunge listeners into crushing walls of sound, where symphonic layers intertwine with feral riffing and guttural ferocity. The band’s deft command of dynamic extremes gives each composition a cinematic breadth that amplifies its emotional and sonic impact.
The album’s title track, “Ominous Perception,” stands as a centerpiece of transcendent menace, balancing sweeping orchestration with grim, pummeling heaviness. Elsewhere, the hypnotic pulse of “Oda al silencio” and the labyrinthine brutality of “Regressions” reflect the band’s willingness to push beyond conventional extremity into a realm where atmosphere and aggression coexist in chilling harmony. A standout collaboration arrives on “Malédiction Profane,” featuring Phil Langelier of Montreal’s theatrical tech-death outfit Bookakee, adding a dramatic counterpoint to Cries Of Blood’s immersive soundscape.
Ominous Perception marks a definitive artistic statement from Cries Of Blood — an album that expands the boundaries of blackened death metal with sweeping symphonic depth and unrelenting intensity. This is a record poised to captivate devotees of extreme music, inviting listeners to confront the vast, ominous realms of perception where chaos and beauty converge in devastating unison.
2. Shadows Prevail
3. Norvarus
4. Proclamation (The Call Of Death)
5. Regressions
6. Oda al silencio
7. Ominous Perception
8. Malédiction Profane (feat. Phil Langelier of Bookakee)
9. Empyrean Malevolence
10. Eternal Revenge
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