KIR is a newly formed Polish black metal duo, hailing from Kraków. Their debut album “L’appel du vide” will be released on December 6th through Godz Ov War Productions, promising a lightning-fast initiation into the ranks of one of the world’s best black metal scenes. With instrumentation by Ferment (Poroniec), vocals by Harvest, and session drums by Krzysztof Klingbein, the debut unleashes fiery energy, poised to engulf any doubt in its path.
Translating to English as “The call of the void,” the theme transcends the cosmic, delving into misanthropy and views on the insignificance of human nature and its vices. “L’appel du vide” delves into the shadowy depths of the human mind, capturing the unsettling allure of life’s darkest thoughts. Every track is meticulously crafted, blending fierce energy with introspective complexity. The band’s sound transcends traditional boundaries, merging influences from various metal subgenres, creating a texture-rich, haunting, and profoundly unsettling sonic journey.
If you’re hungry for a dose of raging hatred and nihilistic comfort in harsh yet elevated and complex melodies, the album will slam it into your face as soon as you hit the play button. Controlled and ferocious anger, aimed at the fragile human nature, and raw energy ready to tear your flesh and soul apart, are fused with layers of emotionally charged vocal performances (including shamanic chants), dense guitars, and smooth drums, weaving a grim tapestry — a symbol of destruction, corruption, but also transcendence beyond the cycle of the earthly realms.
With five tight tracks spanning around thirty minutes, KIR showcase a raw and primal energy, a characteristic trait of the Polish black metal scene, and I believe I’ve just encountered an entity with immense potential. Their debut, “L’appel du vide”, is fierce, direct, and unrefined – a work that grabs you effortlessly and rewards you with a rich array of auditory experiences.
Release
date: December 6, 2024
Artist:KIR
Title:
“L’appel du vide”
Style: Black
Metal
Country:
Poland
Label: Godz
Ov War Productions
Pre-order:
https://godzovwar.com/shop
Mother of THE VOID.
Underground music is the ultimate weapon against mediocrity.
