Upcoming Release: Alukta
"Alukta's Merok: When Doom Metal Dances with Ghosts"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0XQP1lRVvw
Alukta, a French-Belgian duo, is causing a stir with their first album Merok, a hauntingly beautiful blend of doom, black metal, and primal ritual. Marie (Brouillard) and Déhà (Wolvennest) founded this enterprise in 2023, inspired by loss and a passion for old customs. Consider tribal chanting booming through a misty woodland, pristine voices slashing like a ceremonial sword, and thunderous chords that would make a gravestone quiver. Merok, who recorded in Brussels' Opus Magnum Studio, delves deeply into the Toraja people's burial customs, where death is a macabre celebration rather than an end. Marie’s shift from pure black metal to doom’s sludgy depths? Pure alchemy. Déhà’s production? A masterclass in atmospheric dread.
Merok isn’t just an album; it’s a séance. Marie’s voice? Raw, primal, like a shaman howling at a blood moon. The Toraja inspiration? Brilliant. Who knew funeral rites could sound this alive? And Déhà? The man’s a wizard, weaving soundscapes that claw at your soul. Merok is a cathartic scream, a ritual to transform pain into power. Mark May 2nd, 2025, on your calendar. Light a candle, pour a drink, and let Alukta drag you into the abyss—you’ll thank them later.
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