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Somewhat hopping back to post-black stylings, but with a heaping helping of chilling second-wave sharpness, we have Ukraine’s Apex Terror. An appetizing combination, to be sure, but there’s more than meets the eye within the quartet’s debut full-length Starless.
A hint of black ‘n’ roll via the galloping guitar segments of “Waiting for the Sun” gives a solid opening groove, as the song dials up the sinister vibes via chilling leads and a pulsating low end, all with just enough post in the mixture to keep everything on the unpredictable side. Furthering the variance is “And the Tide Will Swallow Us Whole,” where the post-black ambience takes a stronger foothold, while also shredding forward with fervent purpose. What wasn’t expected was the clean-sung chorus, delving into more ethereal and melodic directions; a detour that while certainly not expected, adds a fine contrast. The bridge mid-song also is a standout moment, helping propel toward a dizzyingly satisfying conclusion.
If you want thumping yet occasionally hypnotic intrigues, “Criminal Origins” has you covered, while “Stand by Me” stands tall as an incisive entry with neatly composed melodic undertones. Closer “Without You I Am Nothing” greets the ear with swaths of synths, leading into a mid-paced blackened romp that knows when to kick into gear and when to ease off the accelerator to provide the listener a layered, gripping finale.
Apex Terror have conjured a crisp, smart slab of black metal that envelopes a multitude of styles and thoughts in a slick, impactful package. While a bit raw at times, Starless is a hugely enjoyable, finely tuned showcase of a band with a high ceiling and an abundance of instrumental skill and a knack for penning songs that stick in one’s ear.
Sample: youtube.com/watch?v=NrGA1lSfDIs
