Sweden · Pulverised Records
Swedish Death Metallers Moondark have been around for quite some time, but “The Abysmal Womb” marks their debut full-length after a long stretch of dormancy. Formed in 1993, the band released a first demo back in 1993 titled “Demo #1”. Then, in 2015, 22 years later, they released the EP “The Shadowpath” that essentially features the same songs from the demo. It wasn’t until now, nearly a decade later, that they returned with this impressive offering titled “The Abysmal Womb”. This new album, released in December 2024 by Pulverised Records on CD and 12” vinyl, is a thunderous explosion of brutality that should not be missed by Death Metal enthusiasts. The band’s musical style is deeply rooted in classic Death Metal, but with a modern twist that gives the album a fresh, yet familiar, sound. The eight tracks on “The Abysmal Womb” are rich in atmosphere, displaying an infectious intensity with a great balance between relentless aggression and haunting, atmospheric moments that truly showcase Moondark’s potential. It’s fair to say that even though they paused for such a long time, the band members are not children playing games, they have made part of iconic bands like Uncanny, Centinex or Interment (to mention just those three), so they know by heart how to play Death Metal and they have been busy. Drawing from the old school Death Metal, Moondark’s approach is visceral yet technical.