A very unusual album for Leda Spiridon, a black metal / ambient band from France that combines elements from both black metal and dark ambient. It is an interesting combination that broadens the soundscape of the band that proves to be bold in experimentation. After an EP from 2017 containing four covers respectively of Darkthrone, Venom, Mayhem, and Isengard, Leda Spiridon have recently released their first full length An Erratic Crusade; it contains only three songs for a total playtime of over 40 minutes. As you can imagine then, straightforwardness is not their forte. “Hellyon My Faith”, the first and shortest song on the album, is perhaps the best track, the other two being perhaps too long and dispersive with the only effect of boring the listener. Obviously, you should not expect the classic band that you would like to see at a gig; their music is made to be listened to in your room, perhaps with your eyes closed, and it will carry you away on an almost psychedelic mental journey. But if you were looking for something similar to listen to, An Erratic Crusade might be the album for you.
Notes:
An Erratic Crusade was digitally self-released on February 26 2018.
Personnel:
Unknown
Text by Herjann
herjann@unholyblackmetal.com
Notes:
An Erratic Crusade was digitally self-released on February 26 2018.
Personnel:
Unknown
Text by Herjann
herjann@unholyblackmetal.com
