Join. My interest for Leviathan really didnt seem to peak for awhile. The following track ups the ante and even includes a breakdown. "Submersed" by LeviathanAWALeviathan1"" 50 Productions between December 2003 and January 2004 with production mastering being handled by Drucifer at Nettlingham Audio. It's almost surprising to think I've listened to Tentacles of Whorror now almost as much as The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide. The drums are programmed (again, not uncommon), but give us blast beats that could give Hellhammer a run for his money. Recorded at LD-50 Productions Dec. '03 - Jan. '04. *), where as some songs, like Requiem for a Turd World, are more melodic and atmospheric. Hightlights include; "Cut With The Knife Into Mine Heart" and "Vexed And Vomit Hexed". That said, Wrest does a very good job in astounding us that this is actually true. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. : Limited edition Label: Profound Lore Records Format: 2 12" vinyls (33 RPM) Reviews: 8 reviews(avg. Compared to the respectively experimental and primal shifts manifested in Massive Conspiracy Against All Life and True Traitor, True Whore, Leviathan's second full-length Tentacles of Whorror is not such a leap from the style of its predecessor. : Slipcase Label: Black Metal Store Format: CD Limitation: 300 copies Reviews: 8 reviews (avg. Production mastering at Nettlingham Audio. This is a much more virtuous album for Wrest, which is both a blessing and a curse. The atmosphere is as potentially chilling as Tenth Sub Level, but fewer of the riffs and individual ideas leap out at me the way I hoped and expected from Leviathan. My first Vinyl of my favorite album of all time. Compared to the respectively experimental and primal shifts manifested in Massive Conspiracy Against All Life and True Traitor, True Whore, Leviathan's second full-length Tentacles of Whorror is not such a leap from the style of its predecessor. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. This new hobby is truly breathtaking. Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror - 2004About Band : Country : United StatesYear: 1998Genre: Black Metal/AmbientMember: "Wrest" (Jef Stuart Whitehead)Lyrical . It doesn't matter whether Wrest is conjuring anger or despair-- he makes you feel whatever he's feeling. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. 4 days ago. Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror Mons Veneris - The Last Twilight Of Existence Mors Atra - Mors Atra Murmure - Murmure Satan's Sign Of War - Satan's Sign Of War Satanic Warmaster - Carelian Satanist Madness (red was) Spear Of Longinus - Domni Satnasi True Werwolf, The - Vampyr Strigoi & Rituals Vetala - Death Plagues While The Tenth Sublevel is far superior, Tentacles is a lot more accessible and catchy. The music always maintains a creepy and ferocious atmosphere, even during the heavier parts. While I like each individual song, I feel that some dont belong (A Necessary Mutilation, Tentacles of Whorror, and Mouth Orifice Bizarre) simply because their structure clashes too much with the other material or theyre not on par with the other songs. Tentacles of Whorror is cut from a very similar cloth as the debut, but hasn't really instilled the same awe in me. Tentacles of Whorror is a atmospheric black metal music album recording by LEVIATHAN (CA) released in 2004 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. Very possibly, it's due to the sense of this album as an emotional transition. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. Mastering SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI LT05 By the end of the album, you have died and the knowledge of your death will never leave the cave. Other (Variant 1, Mould Stamp): RAINBO CA I absolutely love when one person can compose an entire album all on their own and have it sound unique and amazing. This album stands head and shoulders above the majority of black metal and this is highly recommended for any fan of black metal. Leviathan (5) - Tentacles Of Whorror More images Tracklist Companies, etc. What we have here folks is a pleasing follow up to a brilliant debut album. Less impressive (and more surprising) on Tentacles of Whorror are actually the compositions themselves. Also I feel some of the ambience is lost on this album when its simply tossed into the middle of the album (A Necessary Mutilation.) Xasthur uses a wall of sound, low fi production and synths to create what is almost ambient music created with metal instruments. While I like each individual song, I feel that some dont belong (A Necessary Mutilation, Tentacles of Whorror, and Mouth Orifice Bizarre) simply because their structure clashes too much with the other material or theyre not on par with the other songs. The ambient sections are superb, although there arent as many of them as there were in the first album. Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Tentacles of Whorror at Amazon.com. It was released on June 16, 2004 and was distributed by Certainly worth listening to, especially when the mood takes you. The drumming doesn't feel quite as complex as the the guitar and bass do, but it certainly gets the job done. The pure anger and rage of "The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide" is now taken in a different direction; the emotions mentioned are still present, but the created art here is the product of a madman; a psycho that now gives the impression that these emotions no longer just cause pain but also give Wrest a satisfaction of sorts. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. I've tried using an advanced search on the metallum website with "misogyny" as a lyrical theme, but it gets no decent results. Every instrument (including the bass) is perfectly audible and also at times forms what almost seems like a wall of sound (as much of a contradiction as this seems, it is true). Still, its not nearly enough to cripple this release. Plenty of songs lead into each other (Heir to the Noose of Ghoul->Cut, With the Night into Mine Heart/ Deciphering Legend Within The Serpent's Briar->A Necessary Mutilation) but they seem like separate entities rather than a concrete body. Phonographic Copyright - Moribund Records Copyright - Moribund Records Notes Comes in cardboard sleeve with cover artwork stating, "FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY! With track three, the album becomes more ambient and all around darker. Another Bass driven standout is Mouth Orafice Bizzare where the bass tone seems to consist almost entirely of lows and distortion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The tentacles are slithering into your mind and your eternal Whorror is about to begin! The furious blasts of the drums, the melodic riffs of the guitars and the haunting screams behind it all are the perfect blend for a night of despair, depressive and suicide. Anger is reflected by the opposite; speed, noise and energy. You can use this page to start a discussion with others about how to improve the "Tentacles of Whorror" page. I felt one of the strong points of Tenth Sublevel was that the album was a whole; each track belonged to each other. It truly immerses you in its dark world, and you wont want to leave this hellish landscape ever again after you first glimpse its hideous charm. Start a discussion Stub-Class Album articles Identifiers: Barcode: 7 68586 00522 1 Depression is best captured in music with plodding somnolence. The guitar riffs are pretty good, but the bass oh boy, the bass. By my ears it doesn't quite match the personal revelation that was his debut, but the crippling atmosphere and ambitious scope only serve to reinforce my impression of Leviathan as one of the most consistent projects operating within black metal. Wrests drum work is impeccable once again. By my ears it doesn't quite match the personal revelation that was his debut, but the crippling atmosphere and ambitious scope only serve to reinforce my impression of Leviathan as one of the most consistent projects operating within black metal. Honestly, at some points the bass seems just as complex as the guitar, which once again, is something you don't see very often when it comes to black metal albums. 4. r/heavyvinyl. Tentacles of Whorror is a great place for anyone who is attempting to explore Leviathans vast catalogue. Following an abundant string of demos, Leviathan's first substantive offering, The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, was about as close as Leviathan's even come to justly warranting the DSBM label that's often (somewhat inaccurately) tossed its way. Slowed Down black metal from 2004 gone super evil. Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives Message board FAQ Register Login The production is very good. Genres: Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal. Also I feel some of the ambience is lost on this album when its simply tossed into the middle of the album (A Necessary Mutilation.) It spans over an hour, but never gets old. Rated #244 in the best albums of 2004. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tentacles_of_Whorror&oldid=1002282383, Short description is different from Wikidata, Album articles lacking alt text for covers, Articles with album ratings that need to be turned into prose, Articles with MusicBrainz release group identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, "Deciphering Legend Within The Serpent's Briar", "Tentacles of Whorror (Revel the Tyrant)", "Blood Red and True: Part 3 (Plummeting Obscure)", This page was last edited on 23 January 2021, at 18:11. With Tentacles of Whorror, it certainly doesn't sound like he's become anywhere close to comfortable with himself, but the pain has turned outward. Wrest has single handily well, along with Malefic of Xasthur, managed to up the standards and perception of American USBM to compete with that of Norway and Scandinavia in general. Tenth Sublevel could be considered a concept album thanks to its lyrics, but musically it fit together as one beast; here Tentacles well contains different tentacles of that same beast, but theyre all over the place. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic. Be that as it may, the material here is still rock solid. Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:03 am Posts: 47 Location: United States of America Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am DEAD 52 CD; CD). Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (2004, CD) - Discogs Release [r396787] Select Release Code Edit Release All Versions of this Release Data Correct Add to Collection Add to Wantlist Marketplace 17 For Sale from $7.96 Buy CD Sell CD Statistics Have: 892 Want: 159 Avg Rating: 4.33 / 5 Ratings: 113 Last Sold: Oct 14, 2021 Lowest: $5.65 Median: $10.75 After years of standing in suicidal hell, Wrest (The man behind Leviathan), focuses on what remains of a shattered psyche; the road of dementia leads straight to Tentacles of Whorror. The lyrics (which are unintelligible without the lyrics sheet or the internet) are very good. Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): 6038 - DEAD52 070306 Tentacles of Whorror, an Album by Leviathan. There is a virtuosity here; an obvious deep understanding of how to use drums effectively, holding back when needed or going wild in a vicious assault when appropriate. Just a few songs from the album "Tentacles of Whorror", some people I know haven't had the chance to hear this album because it is slightly hard to get a hol. If there is anything that most distinguishes Tentacles of Whorror from its otherworldly predecessor, it lies in the prevailing emotional intention behind the music. It manages to blend these two genres quite well, but more importantly, it manages to do so in unexpected ways. Leviathans production usually contains a murky and raw; a confined room type of sound (I believe for the majority of his work, besides Tentacles, he just used a four track and recorded in his own apartment). Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 50 Productions between December 2003 and January 2004 with production mastering being handled by Drucifer at Nettlingham Audio. It spans over an hour, but never gets old. This is a much more virtuous album for Wrest, which is both a blessing and a curse. made by Mirmeco. "Bouquet of Blood for Skull" The vocals are excellent. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. The heavier sections are better than the last album, but I still think that the prior albums pacing was better overall. The haunting melodies and schizophrenic vocals are the primary focus, but the bass and drums add so much here that without them this album would lose half it's charm. Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI A605 "Vexed and Vomit Hexed" and "Tentacles of Whorror (Revel the Tyrant)" are both great longer pieces. If there is anything that most distinguishes Tentacles of Whorror from its otherworldly predecessor, it lies in the prevailing emotional intention behind the music. Black metal purists may criticize for it not sounding "raw enough" - though I think that it's disturbing ambience and unholy vocals could overpower that aspect. The vocals are eerily processed, with guitar dissonance every chance there is. The bass does a great role here, giving the album that dark crushing feel and the guitars and other effects take on the task to create the melodies and ambience. The debut managed to hit me with a rapturous intensity within the first listens. While The Tenth Sublevel is far superior, Tentacles is a lot more accessible and catchy. Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 6038 - DEAD52 050304 The instrumentation is also quite complex, and in my opinion, holds a lot more complexity than most black metal albums composed by multiple musicians. The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide sought to dunk you underwater and hold you there until you droned in its depression. If there's anything that impresses me most about Leviathan, it's that Wrest has managed to purposefully reinvent his one-man project with each and every full-length. Then again, revisiting the album in the future might change this opinion. It features lyrics by Maija the Goatess on the track "A Necessary . With Tentacles of Whorror, it certainly doesn't sound like he's become anywhere close to comfortable with himself, but the pain has turned outward. Despite being marginally inferior to the prior masterpiece, Tentacles of Whorror is still an incredible album. Sometimes venturing to that fast pace and the odd blastbeat is to be heard. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. Drumming is handled both with care and with wreckless abandon; again, which style used depends on what emotion is expressed and it's intention on the listener. The cover art of this album is not the original cover art, but the. The entire album flowed together as one track, and its effect was incredible. After releasing around 15 demos, Wrest finally released an album which was hailed as a masterpiece by most people who listen to black metal. Leviathans production usually contains a murky and raw; a confined room type of sound (I believe for the majority of his work, besides Tentacles, he just used a four track and recorded in his own apartment). Tentacles of Whorror hops between the two, and while it was arguably a necessary evolution to facilitate even greater things to come, it lacks the coherence I've noticed and enjoyed on other Leviathan records. "Vexed and Vomit Hexed" and "Tentacles of Whorror (Revel the Tyrant)" are both great longer pieces. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. Tenth Sublevel could be considered a concept album thanks to its lyrics, but musically it fit together as one beast; here Tentacles well contains different tentacles of that same beast, but theyre all over the place. Leviathan's second full-length album, "Tentacles of Whorror" is pretty much what you'd expect to hear from the bands leader and only member, Wrest. Rather, it's best seen as a consolidation of many of the ideas Wrest was working with on Tenth Sub Level. Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (Revel The Tyrant) - YouTube 0:00 / 9:20 Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (Revel The Tyrant) Katabatic 111 subscribers 2 Dislike Share 169 views Apr 16,. There are many bands within Leviathan's stylistic family that use interludes like that as an unnecessary filler, and the obvious attention to detail that went into the ambient material serves to further distinguish Wrest from most of his half-baked peers. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by one-man black metal act Leviathan, originally released in 2004. With The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, all of the negative outbursts and emotional decay felt turned inward; there was no one but Wrest in that solipsistic hell, and whatever was being felt had little if nothing to do with outside affairs. What Fresh Hell - 4:24; Heir To The Noose Of Ghoul - 4:27; Cut, With The Night Into Mine Heart - 5:13; A Bouquet Of Blood For Skull - 4:16; Deciphering Legend Within The Serpent's Briar - 6:48; A Necessary Mutilation - 4:40 After years of standing in suicidal hell, Wrest focuses on what remains of a shattered psyche; the road of dementia leads straight to "Tentacles of Whorror". I felt one of the strong points of Tenth Sublevel was that the album was a whole; each track belonged to each other. Tentacles of Whorror is a great place for anyone who is attempting to explore Leviathan's vast catalogue. Considering the major appreciation for Wrest's work I've recently kindled, I hope for my sake that it does. After years of standing in suicidal hell, Wrest focuses on what remains of a shattered psyche; the road of dementia leads straight to "Tentacles of Whorror". I think that's probably a bit harsh, but it's true that it's not as good as his early work. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. They are distorted to a degree and they alternate between a very low croak and a higher pitched moan. Leviathan plays a style of black metal that is emotional (typically anger or depression), ambient, and dark. Considering the major appreciation for Wrest's work I've recently kindled, I hope for my sake that it does. It was released on June 16, 2004 and was distributed by Seattle-based underground record label Moribund Cult. Wrest has managed to create infectious melodies and screams which rival that of any Black Metal icon before him. Production: A continuation of the Leviathan tradition of being an 'at home' recording. While the pacing may be inferior to Tenth Sub Level the blend of atmosphere and intensity is still far superior to most other Black Metal. Released 16 June 2004 on Moribund (catalog no. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. Melancholy phrases are disturbing in just how haunting they actually are. Freaky sounds come out of nowhere, hurling the listener in a void of absolute darkness and mystery. About the two pairs I mentioned earlier, the first two are very violate and relentless songs, so it works, but the latter dont have much in common: one simply ends where the other begins. Select Your Cookie Preferences. We use cookies and similar tools that are . For example, Nattefrost has plenty of woman-bashing songs but doesn't appear in the search results (showing under "Perversions" instead) . As it continues to toy with you all chance of ever leaving the caverns alive disappears. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This album achieves it's objective. A harrowing journey which takes place over twelve tracks, lasting over one hour and twelve minutes leaves the listener pleading for mercy. That is something I very much admire when it comes to any art form, but especially music. It seems to embody the very darkness that surrounds the entire album and is executed perfectly. With The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, all of the negative outbursts and emotional decay felt turned inward; there was no one but Wrest in that solipsistic hell, and whatever was being felt had little if nothing to do with outside affairs. "Blood Red and True" is another fantastic dark ambient track. They can go between a heavy and ferocious breakdown to an atmospheric wall of sound in seconds. The swirling darkness is just as effective at the task. Tentacles of Whorror is a great place for anyone who is attempting to explore Leviathans vast catalogue. 12 requiems to leave this world vexed and vomit hexed. This is an emotive record, which portrays images of suicide and death in general. Leviathan plays a style of black metal that is emotional (typically anger or depression), ambient, and dark. Quantity: The bass does a great role here, giving the album that dark crushing feel and the guitars and other effects take on the task to create the melodies and ambience. Minimalistic, groove-ridden tracks lead during most of the album, but the horror ambient tracks really shine out on this one. This time around, the focus is more on the riffs. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. For the remainder of the album is continues in a similar fashion. It is a great album, and I just have the biased to compare it to Tenth Sublevel. This album is raw, chaotic, and I would say that it's actually just as good as The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, if not better. "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" (as I mentioned earlier) is a brilliantly effective speed metal-laced tune. As it often does in real life, the self-eating depression has manifested itself as outward-focused anger and resentment. But even after many listens, many of these tracks don't jump out at me. Where the despondent atmosphere of the black metal itself can take a few listens to get familiar with, there is something immediately bed-wetting about a human voice becoming pitch-shifted to the point of sounding non-human. No Copyright Infringement. "What Fresh Hell" martin county election results. Melodies here take the listener to the edge, provoking concern and at times a paranoia that something very bad is about to happen. The songs dont flow together as well, although they still do fit together as a whole they seem more like individual tracks arranged in order rather than a single long journey spread over multiple sections. Tentacles contains a crisp sound; in only the most kvlt way. It is a great album, and I just have the biased to compare it to Tenth Sublevel. Wrest is not given enough credit for his drum work in my eyes. your own Pins on Pinterest Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. "Mouth Orifice Bizarre". Also, the ambience is unlike any style of ambience I've heard before, but that may just be due to the fact that I don't listen to much dark ambient music. Wrests drum work is impeccable once again. Depression is best captured in music with plodding somnolence. You will never see the light of day again. Production mastering at Nettlingham Audio. It was released on June 16, 2004 and was distributed by Seattle -based underground record label Moribund Cult. Attempt to sell and the razor will greet your flesh!" Barcode and Other Identifiers Barcode: 7 68586 00522 1 The guitars tremolo pick rarely, instead relying on other less common techniques for the majority of the album. The lyrical search doesn't always work. *), where as some songs, like Requiem for a Turd World, are more melodic and atmospheric. The bass generally backs the guitars, but it has several moments to shine. I feel that unlike Tenth Sublevel, Tentacles contains a bit too much and isnt a whole vision, but rather several fractured visions. It stands on its own and sounds unique, yet it lacks that special something at times that most of Wrests other work contains. Wrest presents us with a gothic and ambient work of metal art. Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (2016, Cassette) - Discogs Leviathan (5) - Tentacles Of Whorror More images Tracklist Credits Engineer - Drucifer, Troalk Executive-Producer - The Old Goat Instruments, Voice - Wrest Mastered By - Drucifer Painting - Minerva (9) Photography By - Lisa Crocker Notes Tentacles of Whorror hops between the two, and while it was arguably a necessary evolution to facilitate even greater things to come, it lacks the coherence I've noticed and enjoyed on other Leviathan records. Leviathan, on the other hand, doesnt forgo traditional riffs on their quest for darkness. Looking back on this album after listening to a few other ones, I noticed that the bass is most prevalent in this album. It doesn't matter whether Wrest is conjuring anger or despair-- he makes you feel whatever he's feeling. Certainly a very ambient release, with tonnes of melody behind it all. As it often does in real life, the self-eating depression has manifested itself as outward-focused anger and resentment. It was recorded at L.D. Songs like Heir to the Noose of Ghoul are more punishing and violent, for lack of a better word (theres even a fucking breakdown here! Other (Variant 2, Mould Stamp): RAINBO CA Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. It was released on June 16, 2004 and was distributed by Seattle-based underground record label Moribund Cult. It was recorded at L.D. The song titles are pretty chilling and to quote a comment I saw on YouTube: This is black metal for adults. 50 Productions between December 2003 and January 2004 with production mastering being handled by Drucifer at Nettlingham Audio. The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide felt as if darkness was surrounding you. None of that overproduction we see in mainstream black metal. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. My first introduction to Leviathan was The Tenth Sublevel of Suicide; at the time I thought it was okay, but a bit boring. It was recorded at L.D. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. Tentacles of Whorror Leviathan Type: Full-length Release date: 2004 Catalog ID: PFL 002-4 Version desc. It is a great album, and I just have the biased to compare it to Tenth Sublevel. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. Tentacles of Whorror, an Album by Leviathan. Recording information: Recorded at LD-50 Productions Dec. '03 - Jan. '04. Scary, hypnotic, unsettling (perhaps a good choice if you want scare the pants off of trick-or-treaters). Like the better known Xasthur, Leviathans focus is atmosphere. The Tyrant 4.5K subscribers This is the second full length album released by the U.S-based black metal solo project 'Leviathan'. Instead, they meld atmospheric sections, ambiance, and crushing metal riffs into their music. THE FUTURE OF BLACK METAL!!! This album feels as if you entered a previously unexplored network of caves. Where the despondent atmosphere of the black . Talk:Tentacles of Whorror Start a discussion about improving the Tentacles of Whorror page Talk pages are where people discuss how to make content on Wikipedia the best that it can be. Still, the songs do fit together quite well and the gain the full effect of the album it must be listened to straight through. "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" (as I mentioned earlier) is a brilliantly effective speed metal-laced tune. 143. Now that Wrest knows he has you, there isnt as much need for ferocious heaviness to pin you down under its weight. I feel that unlike Tenth Sublevel, Tentacles contains a bit too much and isnt a whole vision, but rather several fractured visions. Leviathan is no different in that respect. My first introduction to Leviathan was The Tenth Sublevel of Suicide; at the time I thought it was okay, but a bit boring. score: 40 of 100 (40%) required scores: 1, 13, 33, 46, 64 list stats leaders vote Vote. Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:03 am Posts: 47 Location: United States of America Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:42 am Then again, revisiting the album in the future might change this opinion. The last track, 'The History of Rape', does that exactly with scary atmosphere, weird sounds and the likes. However, on the other hand, it felt to me that he was trying to do something different on this album; I don't think Wrest is much of one to release the same album twice. *which is awesome, View all reviews for Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror. My interest for Leviathan really didnt seem to peak for awhile. Where the despondent atmosphere of the black metal itself can take a few listens to get familiar with, there is something immediately bed-wetting about a human voice becoming pitch-shifted to the point of sounding non-human. This page includes LEVIATHAN (CA) Tentacles of Whorror's : cover picture, songs / tracks list, members/musicians and line-up, different releases details, buy online: ebay and amazon, ratings and detailled reviews by some experts, collaborators and members. The debut managed to hit me with a rapturous intensity within the first listens. This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. Plenty of songs lead into each other (Heir to the Noose of Ghoul->Cut, With the Night into Mine Heart/ Deciphering Legend Within The Serpent's Briar->A Necessary Mutilation) but they seem like separate entities rather than a concrete body. 2003's 'The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide' pretty much redefined suicidal and depressive black metal. Barcode: 7 68586 00522 1 It was when I acquired Tentacles of Whorror that I began to really enjoy Leviathan. This track is filled with pummeling mid paced black metal. An entirely new genre of music is created here, none before him (Wrest) have managed to create something so unique and crowd pleasing before. The effect on the mind runs deep; it is scary just how much the listener's conscious perception of reality is affected by these recordings. It features lyrics by Maija the Goatess on the track "A Necessary Mutilation". It was when I acquired Tentacles of Whorror that I began to really enjoy Leviathan. This is the follow up to the much heralded "The Tenth Sub Level Of Suicide" and there was much debate as to whether or not Wrest could produce a decent enough follow up, in my opinion he certainly has. One of these is A Necessary Mutilation, which occurs around the midway point of the album. Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives Tentacles of Whorror Leviathan Type: Full-length Release date: September 9th, 2021 Catalog ID: BMS 069 / MUTP 322 Version desc. Vocals, following Leviathan tradition, are again harsh, but the different tone of this album causes one to wonder if Wrest volunteered to be murdered while recording his vocal parts. DEAD 52 CD; CD). LEVIATHAN - Tentacles Of Whorror (T-Shirt) Sold Preview item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads ) Leviathan Unisex T-shirt: Tenth Sublevel Of Suicide HeyRustyStore $20.68 LEVIATHAN - Massive Conspiracy Against All Life (T-Shirt) DarkArtForDyingWorld $23.56 LEVIATHAN, Gustave Dore illustration - T-shirt TORVENIUS $29.00 By the time the first third of the album is over, you are forever lost in its caverns. But even after many listens, many of these tracks don't jump out at me. Discover (and save!) Hearing this without hearing the debut would make the listener think it's awesome, but compared to the debut, it's pretty average. Genres: Black Metal, Atmospheric Black Metal. The drums are very prevalent in the mix, the guitars dont really bleed into the other parts of the music and overall it feels like theres a lot more low end sound on this album. There are many bands within Leviathan's stylistic family that use interludes like that as an unnecessary filler, and the obvious attention to detail that went into the ambient material serves to further distinguish Wrest from most of his half-baked peers. Frequently during heavier riffs a cymbal will crash at an odd moment, enforcing the creepiness and tension of the atmosphere. If there's anything that impresses me most about Leviathan, it's that Wrest has managed to purposefully reinvent his one-man project with each and every full-length. Tentacles of Whorror il secondo album in studio del gruppo black metal Leviathan, pubblicato nel 2004 dalla Moribund Records.. Tracce. 50 Productions between December 2003 and January 2004 with production mastering being handled by Drucifer at Nettlingham Audio. When I turn up my sub woofer I dont hear cracks like I do with Tenth Sublevel. "Blood Red and True" is another fantastic dark ambient track. Rather, it's best seen as a consolidation of many of the ideas Wrest was working with on Tenth Sub Level. The vocal style isn't anything too special when it comes to black metal. It was clearly not done professionally, but it benefits from this. It sure is different than the debut. Rated #322 in the best albums of 2004. They rarely resort to blasting and make good use of the double bass drum (something which doesnt seem too common in black metal). Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. A gigantic best suddenly attacks you and violently chases you, driving you deeper into the caverns. You stagger around in the suffocating darkness, desperately trying to hide from the ferocious monster. It is troubling and it is fucked up. The muted chug on "What Fresh Hell" and the out-of-nowhere speed metal riff a ways into "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" convey a similar degree of negativity, but there's no way either of those riffs could be written with such energy if Wrest wasn't empowered at least in part but a contempt for his surroundings. Mix that with ambient atmosphere effects and an occasional delirious moan or incoherent ramble, and what you have is a representation of insanity that is as close as one can get to it, without being insane themselves. Leviathan (5) - Tentacles Of Whorror More images Tracklist Hide Credits Credits Lyrics By [Words] - Wrest ( tracks: A1 to A3, B1 to D3) Music By, Instruments [All], Voice [Voices] - Wrest Barcode and Other Identifiers Label Code (printed on back): DEAD 52 LP Label Code (printed on spine): DEAD52LP Barcode: 768586005214 It's almost surprising to think I've listened to Tentacles of Whorror now almost as much as The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide. Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI A602 Pain now equals pleasure; in a way that makes GG Allin seem childish. The atmosphere is as potentially chilling as Tenth Sub Level, but fewer of the riffs and individual ideas leap out at me the way I hoped and expected from Leviathan. Tentacles of Whorror manages to balance itself between the two. #blackmetal #review #DSBM Leviathan Tentacles Of Whorror Review So todays review is of a modern classic, with Leviathan-Tentacles Of Whorror released in 2. Would it keep being depressive and suicidal the way people liked it, or would it go on a different path, with a more straightforward hyper-fast black metal? The album starts with the violent song, What Fresh Hell. "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" This is some of the angriest Leviathan has ever sounded, second only to the in-your-face rage of True Traitor, True Whore most of a decade later. Discover Tentacles of Whorror by Leviathan released in 2004. Shop Tentacles Of Whorror [VINYL]. Tentacles production value is much higher than that of any other body of work Wrest has put out. Leviathan is an American Suicidal Black Metal band. This is a mid-paced offering of Black Metal, it rarely ventures into the fast side of Black Metal that we have all come to love and cherish, but is often quite relaxing. Released 16 June 2004 on Moribund (catalog no. The real standout tracks to me are Cut, With the Night Into Mine Heart, Requiem for a Turd World, Blood, red and True (Part 3), and What Fresh Hell. Less impressive (and more surprising) on Tentacles of Whorror are actually the compositions themselves. While none are particularly technical, they all fulfill their purpose with flying colors. With Leviathans first official album (The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide) they focused more on the atmospheric portion of their sound. Shop Tentacles of Whorror. Production: A continuation of the Leviathan tradition of being an 'at home' recording. As always, the most instantly chilling material with Leviathan are his ambient interludes. Wrest has once again, as with Twilight and Lurker of Chalice created a misanthropic and depressing journey which by the end will have both physically and mentally drained you. I honestly feel like this album is a nearly perfect blend of black metal and dark ambient. Anger is reflected by the opposite; speed, noise and energy. Which is certainly quite some contrast considering this comes under the USBM genre, which is highly depressing in it's approach and sound. Here, the darkness is no longer content to sit around quite as much. Be that as it may, the material here is still rock solid. Fairly monotonous in places, but most fans will have come to expect that from Black Metal on the whole. It was recorded at L.D. It truly immerses you in its dark world, and you won't want to leave this hellish landscape ever again after you first glimpse its hideous charm. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. ANSWER CLUE QUIZ 100% LEVIATHAN Tentacles of Whorror Name the metal bands: L 67% SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS Tentacles Cartoons by Last Name 62% JOHN HUSTON Tentacles I Acted with an Oscar Nominee: Henry Fonda 62% VELKOZ Tentacles LOL Connections 62% REMORAID-OCTILLERY Tentacles Pokmon With New Limbs 62% OCTOPUS Tentacles Films and their Killer Animals And on top of that, enjoying the experience. This is a great album, although I dont think that it is quite as incredible as Leviathans debut. ASIN: B0002NY8OO, Deciphering Legend Within the Serpent's Briar, Blood Red and True: Part 3 (Plummeting Obscure). Even though coming from the USBM scene, every listener was impressed by how depressive and dark the album was. There are moments which hit the listener like a punch in the guts. 129. Like many album covers of the genre, it is a simple black-and-white portrait (here depicting monster-on-monster mayhem). Only a few seconds into the first track, the listener immediately realizes that the dark, brooding atmospheres are still intact, but the sound and the riffs are more straightforward. Wrest is not given enough credit for his drum work in my eyes. Oct 26, 2021 - This Pin was discovered by Marg Bis. Tentacles contains a crisp sound; in only the most kvlt way. Following an abundant string of demos, Leviathan's first substantive offering, The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide, was about as close as Leviathan's even come to justly warranting the DSBM label that's often (somewhat inaccurately) tossed its way. This was the very first Leviathan album I had heard before listening to his other albums, and oh boy what a perfect album to start with. Songs generally tend to slow down during the middle and play out with highly distorted guitars and somewhat scary screams of despair in the background somewhere. To support band buy merch or do some research here http://www.metal-archives.co. "Tentacles of Whorror" also has it's share of lengthy tracks (as per usual for black metal) and keeps them going with foreboding choirs of hell and background satanic mischief. The drums are very prevalent in the mix, the guitars dont really bleed into the other parts of the music and overall it feels like theres a lot more low end sound on this album. Then again, after having listened to most of Leviathan's full-length output now, I was expecting as much from Wrest. Every few minutes it finds you again and lunges out at you, always allowing you to escape at the last instant. The real standout tracks to me are Cut, With the Night Into Mine Heart, Requiem for a Turd World, Blood, red and True(Part 3), and What Fresh Hell. You didnt know what was going to happen and there was no escape. I'll remember this album more for its ambient tracks - unlike the 2003 debut which was much more depressive and suicidal, i'd say this release focuses more on darker sounds and atmospheres, while throwing in some minimalistic black metal which most people should like. They deal with themes of Suicide and Darkness, as do most lyrics in this genre. I couldnt be happier. The Tenth Sub Level of Suicide sought to dunk you underwater and hold you there until you droned in its depression. It is this contrast that prevents the album from growing stale over its incredibly lengthy running time. The real standout tracks to me are Cut, With the Night Into Mine Heart, Requiem for a Turd World, Blood, red and True(Part 3), and What Fresh Hell. Leviathan - Tentacles Of Whorror (2004, Red Transparent, Vinyl) - Discogs Release [r1497574] Select Release Code Edit Release All Versions of this Release Review Changes Add to Collection Add to Wantlist Marketplace 1 For Sale from $99.99 Buy Vinyl Sell Vinyl Statistics Have: 213 Want: 348 Avg Rating: 4.78 / 5 Ratings: 23 Last Sold: Feb 27, 2021 The drums are also excellent. 87%) Songs Lineup Other versions Reviews Songs like Heir to the Noose of Ghoul are more punishing and violent, for lack of a better word (theres even a fucking breakdown here! They are filled with despair and seem to mock the very idea of hope. The track consists entirely of bass and ambiance; it is slow, minimalist and haunting. *which is awesome. Tentacles of Whorror is cut from a very similar cloth as the debut, but hasn't really instilled the same awe in me. It stands on its own and sounds unique, yet it lacks that special something at times that most of Wrests other work contains. View all reviews for Leviathan - Tentacles of Whorror. Mastering SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI LT05 About the two pairs I mentioned earlier, the first two are very violate and relentless songs, so it works, but the latter dont have much in common: one simply ends where the other begins. Shop Tentacles of Whorror. No one will ever know where you died, and no one will ever care. However, the way the two largest bands in the genre go about their depressive task varies greatly. Tentacles production value is much higher than that of any other body of work Wrest has put out. avg. When I turn up my sub woofer I dont hear cracks like I do with Tenth Sublevel. Then people wondered how 'Tentacles of Whorror' would sound, seing as it would be released about a year after the full-length debut. Tentacles of Whorror is the second full-length album by Leviathan. Wrest uses this instrument in such ingenious ways; every theme is enhanced by what the bass adds and is used just as hauntingly as the guitar is. Bass is recorded and mixed superbly, adding amazing tone and depth to each and every song. 87%) Songs Lineup Other versions Reviews Additional notes Complete lineup Band members Other staff Original line-up Very possibly, it's due to the sense of this album as an emotional transition. My choice cuts: The instruments on this album are all played by Wrest, and are all perfectly done. He should have stopped with the brilliant Tentacles of Whorror. Continue without accepting. Also of the genre's repertoire is the fact of Leviathan being a one-man-band (Burzum, Judas Iscariot, etc.). The muted chug on "What Fresh Hell" and the out-of-nowhere speed metal riff a ways into "Heir to the Noose of Ghoul" convey a similar degree of negativity, but there's no way either of those riffs could be written with such energy if Wrest wasn't empowered at least in part but a contempt for his surroundings. Despite being marginally inferior to the prior masterpiece, Tentacles of Whorror is still an incredible album. Then again, after having listened to most of Leviathan's full-length output now, I was expecting as much from Wrest. It frequently has a few heavier sections offset by ambiance or more atmospheric riffs. 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