There’s also an expansive, almost prog-like sense of expansiveness, though. This Apocalypse Is For You is the shortest and punchiest moment, but even here the punky aggression is lovingly wrapped in arch gothic synths and licks of bluesy guitar. Anti is a layered album that offers both a hit of instant gratification and a gradual unveiling of hidden depths. Nedland already has ‘day job’ bands in the shape of avant-garde black metallers Solefald and a keyboard gig in Borknagar, but White Void will hopefully get the focus they deserve for this absurdly good debut.
Verdict: 4/5
For Fans Of: Ghost, The Devil’s Blood, Church Of The Cosmic Skull
Anti is released on March 12 via Nuclear Blast.
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