Morlocks: Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi
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Sweden’s masters of symphonic industrial rock, Morlocks, march steadfastly into 2025 with the discharge of a brand new EP, Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi.
From the proof right here, there may be little doubt that this journey is as soon as once more wrapped in majestic depth as they dive headlong into the archives with the total power of their very personal model of cacophonous noise.
Little doubt that the discharge by Morlocks of Reward The Iconoclast in 2023 heralded a complete new and really thrilling chapter on this bands historical past because it showcased the unimaginable highly effective power of commercial rampage that now runs by the very core of their epically charged symphonic soundscapes. With sole remaining founding member J.Strauss being joined by associate in crime Innocentius Rabiatus from Swedish goth veterans Darkish Facet Cowboys and multi-talented bass participant/vocalist Lamashtu, it appeared like this was the nucleus that was able to tackle the world. And never a lot over one 12 months later we get the subsequent chapter on this story with the discharge of a brand new EP, Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi.
For any launch which promotes a deep love of monsters and horrors its actually not troublesome to invest that there can be a darkish and sinister narrative operating by its core with a strong soundtrack to match. Morlocks are in spite of everything a band who use their artwork type as a automobile to problem and galvanise from all that is occurring round us all proper now. The band clarify the inspiration behind the opening music on the EP as follows, “Watch the world from a distance. Get offended at first, but additionally impressed. Take the darkest elements of it and twist them into one thing bizarre, stunning and batshit insane – one thing that you might both dance to, brood within the shadows to or scream on the high of your lungs on the moon. Ideally the entire above. Every part might be become artwork, and artwork should harm. Scenario regular: all fucked up.”
As a band who continuously mirror on the previous as a method of trying to the longer term, it’s fascinating that this new assortment of songs is definitely centred round two compositions that are utterly reworked variations of songs which date again to the early incarnation of the band. However while these had been initially created on the flip of the brand new millennium, except for a lyrical rewrite and considerably embellished presentation, there was clearly sufficient throughout the songs to recommend that the core messages stay the identical and maybe as a world we’re not studying the teachings we have to with a purpose to transfer ahead in a extra constructive manner.
One such music, The S.N.A.F.U. Precept v3.0. opens the EP in grand operatic style, with sturdy metallic riffs and frenzied guitars clashing with metronomic techno beats that are awash with lush and dramatic orchestrations and choral epiphanies. There’s a lot occurring right here, and while the narrative proclaims that “this could possibly be the top of life as we all know it”, we simply know that with the Morlocks on the helm that isn’t going to be the case as they purge there manner by the turmoil surrounding the world as we all know it now. It’s monstrous and completely magnificent.
March Of The Goblins additionally heralds from these early days with its darkish and sinister opening exploding into majestic and uplifting soundscapes which have the spectre of Alice Cooper looming very giant over the rough-hewn vocals because it delves into the cruel world of a “nuclear winter.” But with exceptional ease, Morlocks nonetheless discover time to weave an otherworldly atmosphere into the story by medieval folky overtones earlier than the march lastly concludes in a gloriously cacophonous crescendo.
The string laden and haunting The Lake Pt. I gives solely a short meditative respite earlier than launching into the foreboding world of The Lake Pt. II which is a canopy of a music by
Swedish Black Metallic giants Bathory courting again to the 90s. Centred round Nordic mythology and together with traces akin to “I’ll throw my eyes into the lake, in order that I’ll see from inside” it’s a true mystical epic, filled with menace which is enshrined inside one other highly effective marching beat and sweeping cinematic orchestrations.
The EP closes in considerably bombastic and overbearing fashion with Younger Prisoners, a canopy of a music by Slovenian industrial rock band Borghesia which tackles love and sexuality in probably the most direct manner attainable. With its repetitive chants, deeply encrusted orchestrations and dramatic overload, Morlocks as soon as once more go away nothing behind.
Amor, Monstra Et Horrore Profundi is a set of songs which demonstrates past all affordable doubt that Morlocks at the moment are absolutely immersed in a brand new period of heavy, guitar-based industrial rock, with epic symphonics at its very core. With majestic soundscapes imbued with darkish menace standing on an equal footing with uplifting refrain traces, Morlocks are a powerhouse power to be reckoned with on the economic rock circuit and there actually isn’t any telling the place they may go subsequent.
It’s gratifying to know that, maybe towards all the chances, the darkish metronomic beats, wild discordant rhythms and cacophonous noise of Morlocks has discovered a spot to exist someplace between the daybreak of time and Armageddon, and lengthy could that proceed. It’s the soundtrack for time that can finally run out for us all so let’s get pleasure from it while we nonetheless can!
You should purchase the EP right here.
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All phrases by Ian Corbridge. You’ll find extra of his writing at his writer profile right here.
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