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Amidst the Withering: “The Dying of the Light”

8/2/2016

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​With the number of black metal bands out there increasing by the hour, it's becoming hard to differentiate the leaders from the followers. With a penchant for intelligent and dynamic song writing, Atlanta's Amidst the Withering stands out as a viable force in the genre. While shades of a few influential acts may appear throughout the disc (Emperor, Dimmu Borgir), The Dying of the Light is largely a beast unto itself. Boasting a production quality that ranks right up there with metal's top names and an overall vibe that's deeply rooted in the underground.

The Dying of the Light succeeds for three primary reasons: (1) Good song writing; (2) a natural blend of influences; and (3) an honest delivery. As the band says “Amidst the Withering is a beautiful coalescence of black and doom metal that is both crushing and energetic. We have aimed to weave together elements of conflicting emotion ranging from ultimate despair to blind rage and it has created a sound that pulls at the heart and then smashes it upon the rocks. ATW consists of heavy dark symphonic elements, crushing guitars, enticing rhythms and dynamic vocals. We all wither, so why not wither with us?”

Notes:
Amidst the Withering is an American duo from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in 2000. They have released their first album Ars Moriendi in 2005. The Dying of the Light is their second album and was self-released on April 28 2015. Merchandise and the digital album can be purchased through the Bandcamp player below.
 
Tracklist:
1. A Prelude to Darkness
2. Auri Sacra Fames
3. The Clarion Light
4. The Withering
5. Aegri Somnia
6. Autumnal Lament
7. Infinitus Dolor Amoris
8. Seraph Enslaved
9. The Acolyte
10. Prologue
11. A Love Benighted
12. Epilogue (A Defiant Succumbing)
13. The Dying of the Light

Personnel:
Serge Farinas (Guitars, Bass)
John Hembree (Vocals)
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herjann@unholyblackmetal.com

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