Benediction part 1

by SODALITY

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Sugammadex Immense vocals with sinister groove. This sounds legitimately wicked. NoEvDia remains a beacon of the highest black art. A fantastic & seemingly overlooked derelict black metal ritual. Favorite track: With Faithful Voice I Make My Supplication.

mourner Listen to that bass and you'll know what to expect from this album. It's intensive, intrinsic, intricat and very very intriguing and immersive. Everyone is on top of their game here, despite that I have to mention the vocals in particular. This is a first class release. Favorite track: The Nativity aka Heathen Angel.

Ippocalyptica Aside from Henbane, I never considered Cultes des Ghoules to be particularly noteworthy beyond its exceptional occult atmosphere and deranged vocals. However, Sodality brings together these two strengths and combines them with Lvcifyre-level heaviness, malice, and songwriting prowess, and the result is yet another winner from NoEvDia. While I maintain that this is an unambiguous dedication to Satan in all of his might, the thoughtful lyrics leave room for debate. Black metal goodness! Favorite track: Possession.

YomaBarr NoEvDia strikes again. 20 January, 9th album to the year's list.
Life changing experience if listened to in the complete dark and silence. This is not as rich and complicated as Grave Gnosis' Lux Nigredo* but the feeling is somewhat similar. I can feel it messing with my subconscious...

*shit, or is it? Favorite track: The Nativity aka Heathen Angel.

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1.	Possession 10:26	buy track
2.	Rapture 08:57	buy track
3.	The Nativity aka Heathen Angel 10:20	buy track
4.	With Faithful Voice I Make My Supplication 07:54	buy track

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The genesis of “Benediction” can be traced to Hungary. Or more precisely, an encounter with a photography book, weathered by time, depicting rituals of the Christian faith: masses, moments of devotion to the saints, and prayers. These black-and-white photographs – which capture moments of selfless abandonment, ascetic discipline, and obedience – were veritably vibrating with the malefica inherent to Christianity. A markedly sinister presence of old crones, usually considered beacons of benevolence, appeared to make reality crack and reveal the latent image behind Catholic faith and ritual. The album's title, naturally, should be read ambiguously.

Whilst capturing moments of the subconscious speaking in tongues, the songs on “Benediction” expand on the derelict Black Metal heard on “Gothic”, spiralling even further into absolute darkness. Sodality’s musical incarnation inches ever closer to the abyss, mirroring dedication taken to extremes – which is the utmost essence of the believer.

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released January 20, 2023

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