Hiemis – Malleus Maleficarum (Album – Noctivagant)
Genre/Influences: Dark-Ambient.
Format: Digital, CD.
Background/Info: Spanish Hiemis project strikes back with a new opus inspired by the famous Malleus Maleficarum which was a book about witchcraft and used during the deadly inquisition.
Content: Pure Dark-Ambient sound fields featuring passages with humming, ghost-like vocals and achieved with field recordings. The obscure and sinister sphere creates an intimate feeling ticking the listener’s imagination.
+ + + : Hiemis has accomplished a dark and inhibited work. I got the sensation that I was entering the intimate sphere of the artist; a strong visual experience where you’re exploring the secret world behind a closed door. I like the way the tracks have been progressively built up while the addition of vocal effects and spoken words accentuate the darkness of the sound.
– – – : Both debut tracks left me a bit skeptical but right afterwards you’ll discover the beauty of this work.
Conclusion: Definitely one of the best Hiemis productions to date.
Best songs: “Incubi Et Succubi”, “Confessio”, “Mali Spiritus”
Rate: 8.
Artist: www.facebook.com/hiemisband
Label: www.nvagant.com / www.facebook.com/nvagant
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