Anhedonist - Netherwards

Matt-DDR · 03-28-2012, 08:48 PM

Gripping, mesmerizing and flat-out massive; Seattle, Washington based doom/death metal band Anhedonist’s debut full-length “Netherwards” is an aural and aesthetic masterpiece. Spanning over 40 minutes spaced out across 4 songs, Anhedonist have created a mournful album which is sure to please even the harshest of critics.

Their 2010 demo “The Drear” only touched on the capabilities of this band combining harrowing melodies, monolithic riffs and scathing vocals to create an extremely memorable and complete debut sure to leave definable marks on the listener’s psyche.

“…their full length debut Netherwards a mournful monolith of subterranean strength, invoking the death/doom drudgery of its influences and then fashioning it into an irresistible, atmospheric emission that will have fans of Disma, Sonne Adam, Funebrarum and other contemporary titans of the form clutching their private bits in wanton cognizance.” – From the Dust Returned [Rating: 9/10]

Artwork and layout by Alexander "Bad News" Brown.

Order here: http://www.darkdescentrecords.com/st...5uj1rvobn031o6

Check out an interview/track stream posted here:
http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archive...iew_wi_67.html

Just the facts:

modern death · 03-28-2012, 09:51 PM

Hails

TheBlackFlux · 03-28-2012, 09:57 PM

This rules.

Shemhamforash · 03-28-2012, 10:14 PM

Love that artwork.
Sounds amazing as well.

Chromaticity · 03-29-2012, 03:39 PM

Love the atmosphere. Pretty good stuff ; as expected since this is released by DDR, which is one of the best, if not the best label in underground metal today imo (mainly because of their reliability, total dedication and their great band roster / choice of bands).

flayedandskinned · 03-29-2012, 04:50 PM

sounds awesome. color me stoked.

Lichtbringer · 03-29-2012, 05:14 PM

Wow, this is sounding great!

Eschaton · 03-29-2012, 07:17 PM

+1 for awesomeness. Matt, will Dark Descent be doing the vinyl as well?

Matt-DDR · 03-29-2012, 11:51 PM

Very stoked for this album. It's tremendous. My favorite track is actually the 15 minute closer. Massive stuff.

Vinyl version will be done in a couple months through Nuclear Winter/Parasitic Records. I'll have the CDs in my hands next week. It's a 12 page booklet on "book stock" card stock with pantone print throughout. Original Alex Brown art throughout the layout.

Lichtbringer · 03-30-2012, 12:55 AM

That first riff is so fucking great.

RICE510 · 03-30-2012, 06:41 PM

Can't listen now, but it 'sounds' promising. Lots of cool shit lately.

egdeltar · 04-01-2012, 05:16 AM

These are my homies! Awesome people.

Matt-DDR · 04-04-2012, 06:05 PM

Go forth and purchase.

12 page booklet printed on matte stock with silver pantone print. Alex Brown's original artwork throughout.

Virulo · 04-04-2012, 08:48 PM

Looks great

Mendicant · 04-10-2012, 08:22 AM

Can't wait to hear this!

The Midnight Rider · 04-10-2012, 09:27 AM

I haven't bought a CD in months, but this looks and sounds phenomenal...ordered.

Beacons · 04-10-2012, 12:02 PM

This gave me goosebumps. I haven't been this mesmerized/awe struck by music in awhile. Will order as soon as i get me some money

Matt-DDR · 04-10-2012, 01:40 PM

Another track is streaming here:

http://www.axestogrind.com/ALBUM-REV...therwards.html

TheBlackFlux · 04-10-2012, 03:25 PM

I got the cd in yesterday but I haven't had the chance yet to listen to it. Artwork looks great though.

GrindYourMind · 04-10-2012, 03:27 PM

You know, I typically dislike Death/Doom quite a bit but lately I've been changing my tune and have started to dig stuff like this.

Skull Knight · 04-10-2012, 03:52 PM

Sounds real good Matt, congrats man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt-DDR

“…their full length debut Netherwards a mournful monolith of subterranean strength, invoking the death/doom drudgery of its influences and then fashioning it into an irresistible, atmospheric emission that will have fans of Disma, Sonne Adam, Funebrarum and other contemporary titans of the form clutching their private bits in wanton cognizance.” – From the Dust Returned

The track posted doesn't sound anything like those bands on the review. New Disma and new Funebrarum (as full length albums) were poopy, doesn't do justice to the track which sounds much better.

ShadowHunter · 04-10-2012, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skull Knight

Sounds real good Matt, congrats man!

The track posted doesn't sound anything like those bands on the review. New Disma and new Funebrarum (as full length albums) were poopy, doesn't do justice to the track which sounds much better.

Sleep of Morbid Dreams... "poopy"?

and it's no wonder it doesn't sound like anything in the review. that dude is one of the worst reviewers around

TheBlackFlux · 04-11-2012, 06:48 PM

This might be my new favorite band from DDR, and I am huge adversarial fan. I really enjoy netherwards.

slotheist · 04-12-2012, 04:03 AM

Diggin it. I'd like to catch a show up here if they play anytime soon.

Beacons · 04-12-2012, 10:53 PM

Ive listened to Estrangement maybe ten times now. Can't fucking wait for this

Matt-DDR · 04-18-2012, 10:02 PM

This guy can't spell Inherent but you get the point. Check it out.

Kuranes · 04-19-2012, 05:06 AM

Sounds very nice!

SiegeEngine · 04-19-2012, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beacons

Ive listened to Estrangement maybe ten times now. Can't fucking wait for this

Same. Man, I hate being broke. I would love to buy this and the new Bereft, but I have no free monies at the moment. Looking forward to blasting this shit in my car at a later date!

TheBlackFlux · 04-19-2012, 06:54 PM

Saturnine sounds massive as hell. Loving this album more with each listen.

Lichtbringer · 04-20-2012, 10:31 AM

Hey Matt, when I search for Anhedonist on eBay an offer from darkdescentrecords pops up that says 12 dollars for the CD + 6 dollars for INTERNATIONAL shipping, is that correct?
If so, I'll grab a copy right away.

03-28-2012, 08:48 PM	#1
Matt-DDR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 561 Rep Power: 4	Anhedonist - Netherwards Gripping, mesmerizing and flat-out massive; Seattle, Washington based doom/death metal band Anhedonist’s debut full-length “Netherwards” is an aural and aesthetic masterpiece. Spanning over 40 minutes spaced out across 4 songs, Anhedonist have created a mournful album which is sure to please even the harshest of critics. Their 2010 demo “The Drear” only touched on the capabilities of this band combining harrowing melodies, monolithic riffs and scathing vocals to create an extremely memorable and complete debut sure to leave definable marks on the listener’s psyche. “…their full length debut Netherwards a mournful monolith of subterranean strength, invoking the death/doom drudgery of its influences and then fashioning it into an irresistible, atmospheric emission that will have fans of Disma, Sonne Adam, Funebrarum and other contemporary titans of the form clutching their private bits in wanton cognizance.” – From the Dust Returned [Rating: 9/10] Artwork and layout by Alexander "Bad News" Brown. Order here: http://www.darkdescentrecords.com/st...5uj1rvobn031o6 Check out an interview/track stream posted here: http://www.brooklynvegan.com/archive...iew_wi_67.html Just the facts:

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03-28-2012, 09:51 PM	#2
modern death Hails Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 15,655 Rep Power: 24	Hails

03-28-2012, 09:57 PM	#3
TheBlackFlux Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 1,424 Rep Power: 8	This rules.

03-28-2012, 10:14 PM	#4
Shemhamforash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 533 Rep Power: 0	Love that artwork. Sounds amazing as well.

03-29-2012, 03:39 PM	#5
Chromaticity erusredsteregi Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Longueuil, Quebec Posts: 4,012 Rep Power: 9	Love the atmosphere. Pretty good stuff ; as expected since this is released by DDR, which is one of the best, if not the best label in underground metal today imo (mainly because of their reliability, total dedication and their great band roster / choice of bands).

03-29-2012, 04:50 PM	#6
flayedandskinned Registered Abuser Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,284 Rep Power: 0	sounds awesome. color me stoked.

03-29-2012, 05:14 PM	#7
Lichtbringer Kellerstahl Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ass Posts: 8,605 Rep Power: 18	Wow, this is sounding great!

03-29-2012, 07:17 PM	#8
Eschaton Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ithaca, NY Posts: 132 Rep Power: 4	+1 for awesomeness. Matt, will Dark Descent be doing the vinyl as well?

03-29-2012, 11:51 PM	#9
Matt-DDR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 561 Rep Power: 4	Very stoked for this album. It's tremendous. My favorite track is actually the 15 minute closer. Massive stuff. Vinyl version will be done in a couple months through Nuclear Winter/Parasitic Records. I'll have the CDs in my hands next week. It's a 12 page booklet on "book stock" card stock with pantone print throughout. Original Alex Brown art throughout the layout.

03-30-2012, 12:55 AM	#10
Lichtbringer Kellerstahl Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ass Posts: 8,605 Rep Power: 18	That first riff is so fucking great.

03-30-2012, 06:41 PM	#11
RICE510 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 7,554 Rep Power: 18	Can't listen now, but it 'sounds' promising. Lots of cool shit lately.

04-01-2012, 05:16 AM	#12
egdeltar I say hella, hella Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: seattle Posts: 3,636 Rep Power: 12	These are my homies! Awesome people.

04-04-2012, 06:05 PM	#13
Matt-DDR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 561 Rep Power: 4	Go forth and purchase. 12 page booklet printed on matte stock with silver pantone print. Alex Brown's original artwork throughout.

04-04-2012, 08:48 PM	#14
Virulo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 348 Rep Power: 0	Looks great

04-10-2012, 08:22 AM	#15
Mendicant Belco Bastard Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 446 Rep Power: 7	Can't wait to hear this!

04-10-2012, 09:27 AM	#16
The Midnight Rider #TYBG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,780 Rep Power: 9	I haven't bought a CD in months, but this looks and sounds phenomenal...ordered.

04-10-2012, 12:02 PM	#17
Beacons Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,125 Rep Power: 7	This gave me goosebumps. I haven't been this mesmerized/awe struck by music in awhile. Will order as soon as i get me some money

04-10-2012, 01:40 PM	#18
Matt-DDR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 561 Rep Power: 4	Another track is streaming here: http://www.axestogrind.com/ALBUM-REV...therwards.html

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TheBlackFlux Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 1,424 Rep Power: 8	I got the cd in yesterday but I haven't had the chance yet to listen to it. Artwork looks great though.

04-10-2012, 03:27 PM	#20
GrindYourMind Jedi Master Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,657 Rep Power: 11	You know, I typically dislike Death/Doom quite a bit but lately I've been changing my tune and have started to dig stuff like this.

04-11-2012, 06:48 PM	#23
TheBlackFlux Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 1,424 Rep Power: 8	This might be my new favorite band from DDR, and I am huge adversarial fan. I really enjoy netherwards.

04-12-2012, 04:03 AM	#24
slotheist 4d3d3d3 engaged Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,100 Rep Power: 7	Diggin it. I'd like to catch a show up here if they play anytime soon.

04-12-2012, 10:53 PM	#25
Beacons Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,125 Rep Power: 7	Ive listened to Estrangement maybe ten times now. Can't fucking wait for this

04-18-2012, 10:02 PM	#26
Matt-DDR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 561 Rep Power: 4	This guy can't spell Inherent but you get the point. Check it out.

04-19-2012, 05:06 AM	#27
Kuranes Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 43 Rep Power: 0	Sounds very nice!

04-19-2012, 06:54 PM	#29
TheBlackFlux Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 1,424 Rep Power: 8	Saturnine sounds massive as hell. Loving this album more with each listen.

04-20-2012, 10:31 AM	#30
Lichtbringer Kellerstahl Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ass Posts: 8,605 Rep Power: 18	Hey Matt, when I search for Anhedonist on eBay an offer from darkdescentrecords pops up that says 12 dollars for the CD + 6 dollars for INTERNATIONAL shipping, is that correct? If so, I'll grab a copy right away.