We use cookies and similar tools that are . This track is filled with pummeling mid paced black metal. Leviathan, on the other hand, doesnt forgo traditional riffs on their quest for darkness. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. None of that overproduction we see in mainstream black metal. They rarely resort to blasting and make good use of the double bass drum (something which doesnt seem too common in black metal). When I turn up my sub woofer I dont hear cracks like I do with Tenth Sublevel. 143. Leviathans production usually contains a murky and raw; a confined room type of sound (I believe for the majority of his work, besides Tentacles, he just used a four track and recorded in his own apartment). I think that's probably a bit harsh, but it's true that it's not as good as his early work. No one will ever know where you died, and no one will ever care. "Vexed and Vomit Hexed" and "Tentacles of Whorror (Revel the Tyrant)" are both great longer pieces. Tentacles of Whorror hops between the two, and while it was arguably a necessary evolution to facilitate even greater things to come, it lacks the coherence I've noticed and enjoyed on other Leviathan records. I've tried using an advanced search on the metallum website with "misogyny" as a lyrical theme, but it gets no decent results. Barcode: 7 68586 00522 1 A harrowing journey which takes place over twelve tracks, lasting over one hour and twelve minutes leaves the listener pleading for mercy. The guitar riffs are pretty good, but the bass oh boy, the bass. One of these is A Necessary Mutilation, which occurs around the midway point of the album. Genres: Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal. Released 16 June 2004 on Moribund (catalog no. The pure anger and rage of "The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide" is now taken in a different direction; the emotions mentioned are still present, but the created art here is the product of a madman; a psycho that now gives the impression that these emotions no longer just cause pain but also give Wrest a satisfaction of sorts. The bass does a great role here, giving the album that dark crushing feel and the guitars and other effects take on the task to create the melodies and ambience. Rather, it's best seen as a consolidation of many of the ideas Wrest was working with on Tenth Sub Level. Anger is reflected by the opposite; speed, noise and energy. For example, Nattefrost has plenty of woman-bashing songs but doesn't appear in the search results (showing under "Perversions" instead) . Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by one-man black metal act Leviathan, originally released in 2004. "Blood Red and True" is another fantastic dark ambient track. Tentacles of Whorror, an Album by Leviathan. No Copyright Infringement. Despite being marginally inferior to the prior masterpiece, Tentacles of Whorror is still an incredible album. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives Tentacles of Whorror Leviathan Type: Full-length Release date: September 9th, 2021 Catalog ID: BMS 069 / MUTP 322 Version desc. Be that as it may, the material here is still rock solid. Tentacles of Whorror is a great place for anyone who is attempting to explore Leviathans vast catalogue. Frequently during heavier riffs a cymbal will crash at an odd moment, enforcing the creepiness and tension of the atmosphere. *which is awesome, View all reviews for Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror. 50 Productions between December 2003 and January 2004 with production mastering being handled by Drucifer at Nettlingham Audio. This was the very first Leviathan album I had heard before listening to his other albums, and oh boy what a perfect album to start with. The atmosphere is as potentially chilling as Tenth Sub Level, but fewer of the riffs and individual ideas leap out at me the way I hoped and expected from Leviathan. It doesn't matter whether Wrest is conjuring anger or despair-- he makes you feel whatever he's feeling. After years of standing in suicidal hell, Wrest focuses on what remains of a shattered psyche; the road of dementia leads straight to "Tentacles of Whorror". Certainly worth listening to, especially when the mood takes you. Also of the genre's repertoire is the fact of Leviathan being a one-man-band (Burzum, Judas Iscariot, etc.). My first Vinyl of my favorite album of all time. Where the despondent atmosphere of the black metal itself can take a few listens to get familiar with, there is something immediately bed-wetting about a human voice becoming pitch-shifted to the point of sounding non-human. Tenth Sublevel could be considered a concept album thanks to its lyrics, but musically it fit together as one beast; here Tentacles well contains different tentacles of that same beast, but theyre all over the place. With Tentacles of Whorror, it certainly doesn't sound like he's become anywhere close to comfortable with himself, but the pain has turned outward. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. The debut managed to hit me with a rapturous intensity within the first listens. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. What Fresh Hell - 4:24; Heir To The Noose Of Ghoul - 4:27; Cut, With The Night Into Mine Heart - 5:13; A Bouquet Of Blood For Skull - 4:16; Deciphering Legend Within The Serpent's Briar - 6:48; A Necessary Mutilation - 4:40 Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. Considering the major appreciation for Wrest's work I've recently kindled, I hope for my sake that it does. Xasthur uses a wall of sound, low fi production and synths to create what is almost ambient music created with metal instruments. "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" (as I mentioned earlier) is a brilliantly effective speed metal-laced tune. It spans over an hour, but never gets old. I feel that unlike Tenth Sublevel, Tentacles contains a bit too much and isnt a whole vision, but rather several fractured visions. As it continues to toy with you all chance of ever leaving the caverns alive disappears. The ambient sections are superb, although there arent as many of them as there were in the first album. While I like each individual song, I feel that some dont belong (A Necessary Mutilation, Tentacles of Whorror, and Mouth Orifice Bizarre) simply because their structure clashes too much with the other material or theyre not on par with the other songs. With The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, all of the negative outbursts and emotional decay felt turned inward; there was no one but Wrest in that solipsistic hell, and whatever was being felt had little if nothing to do with outside affairs. The real standout tracks to me are Cut, With the Night Into Mine Heart, Requiem for a Turd World, Blood, red and True(Part 3), and What Fresh Hell. It is a great album, and I just have the biased to compare it to Tenth Sublevel. Mix that with ambient atmosphere effects and an occasional delirious moan or incoherent ramble, and what you have is a representation of insanity that is as close as one can get to it, without being insane themselves. Sometimes venturing to that fast pace and the odd blastbeat is to be heard. It was recorded at L.D. With Tentacles of Whorror, it certainly doesn't sound like he's become anywhere close to comfortable with himself, but the pain has turned outward. Compared to the respectively experimental and primal shifts manifested in Massive Conspiracy Against All Life and True Traitor, True Whore, Leviathan's second full-length Tentacles of Whorror is not such a leap from the style of its predecessor. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. Wrests drum work is impeccable once again. Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:03 am Posts: 47 Location: United States of America Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am Now that Wrest knows he has you, there isnt as much need for ferocious heaviness to pin you down under its weight. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. The drums are programmed (again, not uncommon), but give us blast beats that could give Hellhammer a run for his money. Be that as it may, the material here is still rock solid. "What Fresh Hell" Continue without accepting. Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:03 am Posts: 47 Location: United States of America Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am The drums are also excellent. It is this contrast that prevents the album from growing stale over its incredibly lengthy running time. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. This page includes LEVIATHAN (CA) Tentacles of Whorror's : cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, buy online: ebay and amazon, ratings and detailled reviews by some experts, collaborators and members. Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror - 2004About Band : Country : United StatesYear: 1998Genre: Black Metal/AmbientMember: "Wrest" (Jef Stuart Whitehead)Lyrical . The atmosphere is as potentially chilling as Tenth Sub Level, but fewer of the riffs and individual ideas leap out at me the way I hoped and expected from Leviathan. *), where as some songs, like Requiem for a Turd World, are more melodic and atmospheric. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. Leviathan plays a style of black metal that is emotional (typically anger or depression), ambient, and dark. Tentacles of Whorror is a atmospheric black metal music album recording by LEVIATHAN (CA) released in 2004 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. By my ears it doesn't quite match the personal revelation that was his debut, but the crippling atmosphere and ambitious scope only serve to reinforce my impression of Leviathan as one of the most consistent projects operating within black metal. Would it keep being depressive and suicidal the way people liked it, or would it go on a different path, with a more straightforward hyper-fast black metal? 2003's 'The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide' pretty much redefined suicidal and depressive black metal. It is a great album, and I just have the biased to compare it to Tenth Sublevel. Tentacles of Whorror, an Album by Leviathan. Recording information: Recorded at LD-50 Productions Dec. '03 - Jan. '04. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide sought to dunk you underwater and hold you there until you droned in its depression. Wrest has single handily well, along with Malefic of Xasthur, managed to up the standards and perception of American USBM to compete with that of Norway and Scandinavia in general. Still, its not nearly enough to cripple this release. It stands on its own and sounds unique, yet it lacks that special something at times that most of Wrests other work contains. Certainly a very ambient release, with tonnes of melody behind it all. "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" Hightlights include; "Cut With The Knife Into Mine Heart" and "Vexed And Vomit Hexed". Less impressive (and more surprising) on Tentacles of Whorror are actually the compositions themselves. It was released on June 16, 2004 and was distributed by The entire album flowed together as one track, and its effect was incredible. Melancholy phrases are disturbing in just how haunting they actually are. It sure is different than the debut. : Slipcase Label: Black Metal Store Format: CD Limitation: 300 copies Reviews: 8 reviews (avg. Tentacles of Whorror is cut from a very similar cloth as the debut, but hasn't really instilled the same awe in me. 87%) Songs Lineup Other versions Reviews Additional notes Complete lineup Band members Other staff Original line-up The real standout tracks to me are Cut, With the Night Into Mine Heart, Requiem for a Turd World, Blood, red and True (Part 3), and What Fresh Hell. Only a few seconds into the first track, the listener immediately realizes that the dark, brooding atmospheres are still intact, but the sound and the riffs are more straightforward. The production is very good. Production mastering at Nettlingham Audio. Drumming is handled both with care and with wreckless abandon; again, which style used depends on what emotion is expressed and it's intention on the listener. It is a great album, and I just have the biased to compare it to Tenth Sublevel. The haunting melodies and schizophrenic vocals are the primary focus, but the bass and drums add so much here that without them this album would lose half it's charm. That said, Wrest does a very good job in astounding us that this is actually true. The muted chug on "What Fresh Hell" and the out-of-nowhere speed metal riff a ways into "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" convey a similar degree of negativity, but there's no way either of those riffs could be written with such energy if Wrest wasn't empowered at least in part but a contempt for his surroundings. Rated #322 in the best albums of 2004. It manages to blend these two genres quite well, but more importantly, it manages to do so in unexpected ways. "Bouquet of Blood for Skull" The debut managed to hit me with a rapturous intensity within the first listens. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. While The Tenth Sublevel is far superior, Tentacles is a lot more accessible and catchy. Anger is reflected by the opposite; speed, noise and energy. This is a mid-paced offering of Black Metal, it rarely ventures into the fast side of Black Metal that we have all come to love and cherish, but is often quite relaxing. The last track, 'The History of Rape', does that exactly with scary atmosphere, weird sounds and the likes. "Tentacles of Whorror" also has it's share of lengthy tracks (as per usual for black metal) and keeps them going with foreboding choirs of hell and background satanic mischief. And on top of that, enjoying the experience. This is the follow up to the much heralded "The Tenth Sub Level Of Suicide" and there was much debate as to whether or not Wrest could produce a decent enough follow up, in my opinion he certainly has. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. There are many bands within Leviathan's stylistic family that use interludes like that as an unnecessary filler, and the obvious attention to detail that went into the ambient material serves to further distinguish Wrest from most of his half-baked peers. It spans over an hour, but never gets old. This new hobby is truly breathtaking. It was when I acquired Tentacles of Whorror that I began to really enjoy Leviathan. Pain now equals pleasure; in a way that makes GG Allin seem childish. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. Then again, after having listened to most of Leviathan's full-length output now, I was expecting as much from Wrest. Wrest is not given enough credit for his drum work in my eyes. It doesn't matter whether Wrest is conjuring anger or despair-- he makes you feel whatever he's feeling. Hearing this without hearing the debut would make the listener think it's awesome, but compared to the debut, it's pretty average. Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (2016, Cassette) - Discogs Leviathan (5) - Tentacles Of Whorror More images Tracklist Credits Engineer - Drucifer, Troalk Executive-Producer - The Old Goat Instruments, Voice - Wrest Mastered By - Drucifer Painting - Minerva (9) Photography By - Lisa Crocker Notes Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Tentacles of Whorror at Amazon.com. 4. r/heavyvinyl. It stands on its own and sounds unique, yet it lacks that special something at times that most of Wrests other work contains. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. Select Your Cookie Preferences. Melodies here take the listener to the edge, provoking concern and at times a paranoia that something very bad is about to happen. Leviathan (5) - Tentacles Of Whorror More images Tracklist Hide Credits Credits Lyrics By [Words] - Wrest ( tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to D3) Music By, Instruments [All], Voice [Voices] - Wrest Barcode and Other Identifiers Label Code (printed on back): DEAD 52 LP Label Code (printed on spine): DEAD52LP Barcode: 768586005214 The song titles are pretty chilling and to quote a comment I saw on YouTube: This is black metal for adults. Then again, revisiting the album in the future might change this opinion. "Vexed and Vomit Hexed" and "Tentacles of Whorror (Revel the Tyrant)" are both great longer pieces. He should have stopped with the brilliant Tentacles of Whorror. Discover Tentacles of Whorror by Leviathan released in 2004. The instruments on this album are all played by Wrest, and are all perfectly done. This time around, the focus is more on the riffs. Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (Revel The Tyrant) - YouTube 0:00 / 9:20 Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (Revel The Tyrant) Katabatic 111 subscribers 2 Dislike Share 169 views Apr 16,. Like many album covers of the genre, it is a simple black-and-white portrait (here depicting monster-on-monster mayhem). If there is anything that most distinguishes Tentacles of Whorror from its otherworldly predecessor, it lies in the prevailing emotional intention behind the music. Songs generally tend to slow down during the middle and play out with highly distorted guitars and somewhat scary screams of despair in the background somewhere. Fairly monotonous in places, but most fans will have come to expect that from Black Metal on the whole. Which is certainly quite some contrast considering this comes under the USBM genre, which is highly depressing in it's approach and sound. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. This album is raw, chaotic, and I would say that it's actually just as good as The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, if not better. It seems to embody the very darkness that surrounds the entire album and is executed perfectly. The guitars tremolo pick rarely, instead relying on other less common techniques for the majority of the album. Another Bass driven standout is Mouth Orafice Bizzare where the bass tone seems to consist almost entirely of lows and distortion. Genres: Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal. The instrumentation is also quite complex, and in my opinion, holds a lot more complexity than most black metal albums composed by multiple musicians. Leviathan is an American Suicidal Black Metal band. Rather, it's best seen as a consolidation of many of the ideas Wrest was working with on Tenth Sub Level. It was released on June 16, 2004 and was distributed by Seattle-based underground record label Moribund Cult. My interest for Leviathan really didnt seem to peak for awhile. Leviathan plays a style of black metal that is emotional (typically anger or depression), ambient, and dark. Phonographic Copyright - Moribund Records Copyright - Moribund Records Notes Comes in cardboard sleeve with cover artwork stating, "FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY! 129. This is an emotive record, which portrays images of suicide and death in general. Tentacles of Whorror hops between the two, and while it was arguably a necessary evolution to facilitate even greater things to come, it lacks the coherence I've noticed and enjoyed on other Leviathan records. Leviathans production usually contains a murky and raw; a confined room type of sound (I believe for the majority of his work, besides Tentacles, he just used a four track and recorded in his own apartment). The cover art of this album is not the original cover art, but the. 12 requiems to leave this world vexed and vomit hexed. Tentacles of Whorror Leviathan Type: Full-length Release date: 2004 Catalog ID: PFL 002-4 Version desc. This is a much more virtuous album for Wrest, which is both a blessing and a curse. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Very possibly, it's due to the sense of this album as an emotional transition. avg. By the end of the album, you have died and the knowledge of your death will never leave the cave. I couldnt be happier. The drums are very prevalent in the mix, the guitars dont really bleed into the other parts of the music and overall it feels like theres a lot more low end sound on this album. Tentacles contains a crisp sound; in only the most kvlt way. They are filled with despair and seem to mock the very idea of hope. : Limited edition Label: Profound Lore Records Format: 2 12" vinyls (33 RPM) Reviews: 8 reviews(avg. Minimalistic, groove-ridden tracks lead during most of the album, but the horror ambient tracks really shine out on this one. Compared to the respectively experimental and primal shifts manifested in Massive Conspiracy Against All Life and True Traitor, True Whore, Leviathan's second full-length Tentacles of Whorror is not such a leap from the style of its predecessor. Tentacles of Whorror is cut from a very similar cloth as the debut, but hasn't really instilled the same awe in me. your own Pins on Pinterest You didnt know what was going to happen and there was no escape. "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" (as I mentioned earlier) is a brilliantly effective speed metal-laced tune. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. Instead, they meld atmospheric sections, ambiance, and crushing metal riffs into their music. My first introduction to Leviathan was The Tenth Sublevel of Suicide; at the time I thought it was okay, but a bit boring. Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LT05 Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 6038 - DEAD52 070306 The heavier sections are better than the last album, but I still think that the prior albums pacing was better overall. It frequently has a few heavier sections offset by ambiance or more atmospheric riffs. There is a virtuosity here; an obvious deep understanding of how to use drums effectively, holding back when needed or going wild in a vicious assault when appropriate. View all reviews for Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror. The tentacles are slithering into your mind and your eternal Whorror is about to begin! It was recorded at L.D. It was released on June 16, 2004 and was distributed by Seattle-based underground record label Moribund Cult. Depression is best captured in music with plodding somnolence. Still, the songs do fit together quite well and the gain the full effect of the album it must be listened to straight through. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. The track consists entirely of bass and ambiance; it is slow, minimalist and haunting. But even after many listens, many of these tracks don't jump out at me. Also, the ambience is unlike any style of ambience I've heard before, but that may just be due to the fact that I don't listen to much dark ambient music. Following an abundant string of demos, Leviathan's first substantive offering, The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, was about as close as Leviathan's even come to justly warranting the DSBM label that's often (somewhat inaccurately) tossed its way. The vocals are excellent. martin county election results. About the two pairs I mentioned earlier, the first two are very violate and relentless songs, so it works, but the latter dont have much in common: one simply ends where the other begins. After years of standing in suicidal hell, Wrest (The man behind Leviathan), focuses on what remains of a shattered psyche; the road of dementia leads straight to Tentacles of Whorror. Talk:Tentacles of Whorror Start a discussion about improving the Tentacles of Whorror page Talk pages are where people discuss how to make content on Wikipedia the best that it can be. Wrest presents us with a gothic and ambient work of metal art. You will never see the light of day again. The effect on the mind runs deep; it is scary just how much the listener's conscious perception of reality is affected by these recordings. Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives Message board FAQ Register Login Wrests drum work is impeccable once again. The bass does a great role here, giving the album that dark crushing feel and the guitars and other effects take on the task to create the melodies and ambience. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. 87%) Songs Lineup Other versions Reviews To support band buy merch or do some research here http://www.metal-archives.co. By my ears it doesn't quite match the personal revelation that was his debut, but the crippling atmosphere and ambitious scope only serve to reinforce my impression of Leviathan as one of the most consistent projects operating within black metal. Slowed Down black metal from 2004 gone super evil. Plenty of songs lead into each other (Heir to the Noose of Ghoul->Cut, With the Night into Mine Heart/ Deciphering Legend Within The Serpent's Briar->A Necessary Mutilation) but they seem like separate entities rather than a concrete body. They deal with themes of Suicide and Darkness, as do most lyrics in this genre. My choice cuts: ANSWER CLUE QUIZ 100% LEVIATHAN Tentacles of Whorror Name the metal bands: L 67% SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Tentacles Cartoons by Last Name 62% JOHN HUSTON Tentacles I Acted with an Oscar Nominee: Henry Fonda 62% VELKOZ Tentacles LOL Connections 62% REMORAID-OCTILLERY Tentacles Pokmon With New Limbs 62% OCTOPUS Tentacles Films and their Killer Animals This is a great album, although I dont think that it is quite as incredible as Leviathans debut. Tentacles of Whorror is a great place for anyone who is attempting to explore Leviathan's vast catalogue. The lyrics (which are unintelligible without the lyrics sheet or the internet) are very good. Every few minutes it finds you again and lunges out at you, always allowing you to escape at the last instant. Wrest uses this instrument in such ingenious ways; every theme is enhanced by what the bass adds and is used just as hauntingly as the guitar is. The real standout tracks to me are Cut, With the Night Into Mine Heart, Requiem for a Turd World, Blood, red and True(Part 3), and What Fresh Hell. The lyrical search doesn't always work. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. Bass is recorded and mixed superbly, adding amazing tone and depth to each and every song. The vocal style isn't anything too special when it comes to black metal. If there's anything that impresses me most about Leviathan, it's that Wrest has managed to purposefully reinvent his one-man project with each and every full-length. Scary, hypnotic, unsettling (perhaps a good choice if you want scare the pants off of trick-or-treaters). I felt one of the strong points of Tenth Sublevel was that the album was a whole; each track belonged to each other. *), where as some songs, like Requiem for a Turd World, are more melodic and atmospheric. Production: A continuation of the Leviathan tradition of being an 'at home' recording. Rated #244 in the best albums of 2004. It is troubling and it is fucked up. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. Then again, revisiting the album in the future might change this opinion. Recorded at LD-50 Productions Dec. '03 - Jan. '04. Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (2004, CD) - Discogs Release [r396787] Select Release Code Edit Release All Versions of this Release Data Correct Add to Collection Add to Wantlist Marketplace 17 For Sale from $7.96 Buy CD Sell CD Statistics Have: 892 Want: 159 Avg Rating: 4.33 / 5 Ratings: 113 Last Sold: Oct 14, 2021 Lowest: $5.65 Median: $10.75 The following track ups the ante and even includes a breakdown. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. It truly immerses you in its dark world, and you won't want to leave this hellish landscape ever again after you first glimpse its hideous charm. Tentacles production value is much higher than that of any other body of work Wrest has put out. Oct 26, 2021 - This Pin was discovered by Marg Bis. Shop Tentacles of Whorror. If there's anything that impresses me most about Leviathan, it's that Wrest has managed to purposefully reinvent his one-man project with each and every full-length. Every instrument (including the bass) is perfectly audible and also at times forms what almost seems like a wall of sound (as much of a contradiction as this seems, it is true). After years of standing in suicidal hell, Wrest focuses on what remains of a shattered psyche; the road of dementia leads straight to "Tentacles of Whorror". Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI A605 Identifiers: Barcode: 7 68586 00522 1 Tentacles contains a crisp sound; in only the most kvlt way. Leviathan (5) - Tentacles Of Whorror More images Tracklist Companies, etc. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI A602 I feel that unlike Tenth Sublevel, Tentacles contains a bit too much and isnt a whole vision, but rather several fractured visions. Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 6038 - DEAD52 050304 After releasing around 15 demos, Wrest finally released an album which was hailed as a masterpiece by most people who listen to black metal. Discover (and save!) However, on the other hand, it felt to me that he was trying to do something different on this album; I don't think Wrest is much of one to release the same album twice. It's almost surprising to think I've listened to Tentacles of Whorror now almost as much as The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide. Shop Tentacles of Whorror. Tentacles of Whorror is a great place for anyone who is attempting to explore Leviathans vast catalogue. For the remainder of the album is continues in a similar fashion. While The Tenth Sublevel is far superior, Tentacles is a lot more accessible and catchy. Black metal purists may criticize for it not sounding "raw enough" - though I think that it's disturbing ambience and unholy vocals could overpower that aspect. As it often does in real life, the self-eating depression has manifested itself as outward-focused anger and resentment. Even though coming from the USBM scene, every listener was impressed by how depressive and dark the album was. The furious blasts of the drums, the melodic riffs of the guitars and the haunting screams behind it all are the perfect blend for a night of despair, depressive and suicide. That is something I very much admire when it comes to any art form, but especially music. Released 16 June 2004 on Moribund (catalog no. "Blood Red and True" is another fantastic dark ambient track. 50 Productions between December 2003 and January 2004 with production mastering being handled by Drucifer at Nettlingham Audio. Less impressive (and more surprising) on Tentacles of Whorror are actually the compositions themselves. It's almost surprising to think I've listened to Tentacles of Whorror now almost as much as The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide. The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide sought to dunk you underwater and hold you there until you droned in its depression. "Submersed" by LeviathanAWALeviathan1"" Leviathan is no different in that respect. With The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, all of the negative outbursts and emotional decay felt turned inward; there was no one but Wrest in that solipsistic hell, and whatever was being felt had little if nothing to do with outside affairs. Production mastering at Nettlingham Audio. By the time the first third of the album is over, you are forever lost in its caverns. This is a much more virtuous album for Wrest, which is both a blessing and a curse. *which is awesome. There are moments which hit the listener like a punch in the guts. Also I feel some of the ambience is lost on this album when its simply tossed into the middle of the album (A Necessary Mutilation.) Start a discussion Stub-Class Album articles Like the better known Xasthur, Leviathans focus is atmosphere. Shop Tentacles Of Whorror [VINYL]. While none are particularly technical, they all fulfill their purpose with flying colors. Very possibly, it's due to the sense of this album as an emotional transition. Where the despondent atmosphere of the black . Vocals, following Leviathan tradition, are again harsh, but the different tone of this album causes one to wonder if Wrest volunteered to be murdered while recording his vocal parts. Leviathan's second full-length album, "Tentacles of Whorror" is pretty much what you'd expect to hear from the bands leader and only member, Wrest. However, the way the two largest bands in the genre go about their depressive task varies greatly. The swirling darkness is just as effective at the task. Wrest is not given enough credit for his drum work in my eyes. 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