Aittitos "Empyreus Elevatio" CD

Descripción Once again Schattenkult have discovered another gem from Chile. This time we got Aittitos, a project consisting of two gentlemen. Guitar player and vocalist Idimmu is also active in The Last Knell, a band whose latest album I absolutely enjoyed. Listening to the Aittitos debut full length “Empyreus Elatio” several similarities are obvious as both bands offer quite an old school take on things, but have enhanced their style by a decent amount of obscure details. Comparing the two I would argue that Aittitos are maybe a tad rougher with a few death metal elements thrown into the mix, but the black metal aesthetics are the dominating factor.
The guitars on the whole album combine the malevolence of raw and unfiltered black metal with crushing blast beats, unleashing a ferocious assault. Both members strike mercilessly with all the extreme velocity of the drums and infernal riffs. Unleashing an abrasive barrage, the guitars give you an impression of utmost brutality. Even with all the savagery in their take on black metal Aittitos prove that they are capable of writing some well thought-out tunes. The primitive nature of this debut is defined by a powerful surge of anger and ferocity, even when the tempo slows down at times.
On top of the pummeling blasts and the relentless chords thrown at the listener the whole album a constantly sinister atmosphere seeps through. A kind of darkness that compounds the incorporeal matter of humanity and the sonic intensity of the original black and death metal movement. This kind of fusion is the foundation for what this duo has been looking to achieve. Listening through the album you cannot deny that it seems to be the product of meticulously crafting something evil and refining that sinister darkness.
Tracks like “Ohrot (Worthy of Praise” showcase some of the more feral tendencies of the band. Guttural noises and the grim vocals over fiery, shifting riffs accentuate that one as well as most other tracks on the record. At other times Aittitos weave more fragile melody and traditional second wave harmonies into their crushing wall of sound, as well as bring some doomier moments to the table. Those employ tense, building moments of volcanic proportions that erupt, with the overall feeling of the record being a quite chaotic one.
The album is rounded off by a fitting production which should especially please fans of the rawer and original side of extreme music. The sound comes across very natural and got kind of analog feeling to it, so in case you think that a lot of modern works are overproduced you should do yourself a favor and give “Empyreus Elatio” a listen. That being said even if you prefer a more polished approach to black metal this one is worth a try, as the songwriting is absolutely competent and in the end this is what matters the most.
Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-w54yxaEfc&t=1829s