Omega Infinity : “The Anticurrent”

Soaring through the outer space accompanied by majestic massive calls and haunting atmospheric soundscapes can become a reality with Omega Infinity’s new full-length, ‘The Anticurrent’.

This time the international black metal duo explores the theory of Time and Space with a focus on the Big Bang and the chaotic birth of the universe, with the album emphasizing the rise and fall of human civilization, zooming back out to a cosmic scale afterwards to witness the inevitable end of the universe in an ominous and menacing finale.

The title features seven tracks and arrives with two bonus covers  –  Sear Bliss’ ‘Night Journey’ and Emperor’s ‘Ye Entrancemperium’, clocking in at almost an hour – a thoroughly satisfying cosmic opus.
In addition to the traditional  surprise with covers of favorite tracks, Omega Infinity once again invited friends as guest artists to the album: Adrienne Cowan (SEVEN SPIRES) – clean and harsh vocals in “Iron Age”, Lindsay Schoolcraft (ANTIQVA, ex-CRADLE OF FILTH a.m.m.) – speech and harsh vocals on “Death Rays”, András Nagy (SEAR BLISS) – harsh vocals  on “Voices From The End Of Time” and “Night Journey”, Marta J. Braun (TODTGELICHTER, VYRE) – clean and harsh vocals on “Ye Entranceemperium’.
In addition to the bright guests and concept of the album, the production is at the highest level, which can be expected from the band traditionally, but also due to the fact that once again the mastering was entrusted to the great musician and sound engineer Markus Stock.

So… If you want to know what countless black holes erupting in a powerful explosion sound like – look no further. Omega Infinity have taken the task of illustrating the experience in sound quite seriously.
Opening with the chaotic and all-consuming track ‘The Alpha’, where Xenoyr’s ferocious calls are accompanied by eerily fast drums and melodic keyboard  in stark contrast to the fuzzy maelstrom of sounds, ‘The Anticurrent’ gradually fleshes out.
I immediately thought that in the very first track the music sounds more raw and glorious  than what I expected to hear – a very pleasant surprise compositionally – guaranteed to give you goosebumps at least once.
Engaging and sprawling all over your mind, the song paints a picture of the birth of a black hole ready to captivate and swallow any cosmic debris.

„We are purpose
The force of pandemonium
Behold the breach
Unfolding reason
The chaos accord“

Using electronic and ambient sounds in some parts of the tracks, along with cold guitars, drums in different tempo and technique, ritualistic chants, whispers, screams and soaring clear vocals… Omega Infinity create a true hallucination, fascinating in every aspect.
And it gets even better. The well-chosen guests add magnificent nuances to the fullness of the album – Adrienne Cowan on “Iron Age” seems to be the most impressive combination. The vocalist erupts and merges completely with what the idea behind the song is and the symbiosis is unique to listen to. Once again, I am convinced of Xen’s musical flair for such collaborations.

With thematic lyrics and a compelling story, “The Anticurrent” is one of those albums that grabs the listener’s attention with its variety and chaos. From weighty atmosphere and fiery vocals, you can find yourself amidst soaring instrumentals and witchy ritualistic ominous whispers.
Adrien Bousson’s cover artwork  perfectly describes what is happening in the album – the black hole dissolves with all its power and absorbs every drop of light around it, ruling over its cosmic space. It vibrates in different frequencies, pulsates to the very end with the rhythm of Infinity. It embodies very well the magic of the title and the atmosphere you can expect in it.

With many new instrumental surprises and energetic diverse vocal performances, Omega Infinity takes us through the collapse of millions of stars and the birth of the destructive power of the black hole, to the very absolute end of Everything.
At the center of the Milky Way, the supermassive black hole Sgr A*, with a mass 4.3 million times the mass of the Sun, was actually  photographed  recently after a long scientific effort. The data confirm that almost all the mass in the center of our  galaxy belongs to it.
Play the album, immerse yourself in the chaotic dust of space and the magic of outlined starscapes, and ponder it.
The outer space, recreated through “The Anticurrent”, carries all the prerequisites for an astral cosmic journey among the dying stars until  the end of time.

“We are the Omega
We are The Void
We are the voices from the end of time”

   Score : 10/10

Artist: Omega Inifinity
Album: “The Anticurrent”
Label: Season of Mist
Release date: 24.02.2023
Order link: https://bit.ly/3jKoQa3

You can hear some of the tracks below.