Revered by Death

On their sophomore album 'Revered by Death', German trio Karloff refines their fusion of black metal and punk into a moodier and more atmospheric form. The songwriting moves beyond the raw immediacy of their debut, 'The Appearing', favoring a denser, more leaden pace that emphasizes a bleak and pessimistic gloom. The addition of a bassist to the lineup provides a weightier rhythm section, underpinning the caustic, snarling vocals and the cold, chorus-effected guitar riffs that occasionally veer into post-punk territory.