Hailing from Portugal, PHENOCRYST was formed in early 2020 by D.S.
(Archaic Tomb, Summon) and P. Tosher (Extreme Unction, Scum Liquor, ex-A
Tree of Sign), with N. (Summon, Sepulcros, Concilium) and V.M.
(Systemik Violence, Necrobode) joining later on, during the recording of
their debut EP. The band is based in the outskirts of Lisbon, and the
origin of such conjuration is a rigorous consequence of a vibrant
underground activity in the city.
D.S. and P. Tosher wanted to create the foundation of a death metal act
crossing other influences like doom and some psychedelic vibes, to
illustrate soundscapes of disastrous, catastrophic, and annihilating
volcanic and natural events. There are not many artists actually singing
about this specific topic, if any, and therefore, the lyrical content
is also something to explore. As such, the moniker PHENOCRYST is
fitting.
Aptly titled Explosions, PHENOCRYST now reveal their debut recording.
Totaling five tracks (one instrumental) over 23 minutes, Explosions
unsettles with preternatural ease,
reeking of death stench and obscure delirium. PHENOCRYST are proudly
and purely death metal, but are emboldened in their liberation to
explore within this rich language: Only Death is Realer.
Indeed, Explosions is an explosive event, and one which marks
PHENOCRYST's forthcoming debut album, which is currently being prepared.
Take the first step into their burnt lands...