Mefitic follows the recently popular tradition of cavernous sound. Compared to the band’s last EP, Columns of Subsistence in 2012, the production for Mefitic has doubled if not tripled. With this jump in production, the band has also highlighted their sinister atmosphere. Take this and add to the fact each of the songs are a manageable yet satisfying length of 5-6 minutes and one has a black/death record which is both devastating as much as it is entertaining.
From the opening set of tracks, Woes of Moral Devotion sounds and feels like a record which will have lasting power throughout the year. The fact that Nuclear War Now is supporting the record gives hope that it will reach a modicum of recognition if not become a runaway hit. While the band has a while to go until reaching the status of underground favorites like Dead Congregation, Mefitic has the possibility of becoming crowd favorites. I mean, who wouldn’t want to subscribe to an eternity of raw darkness? I know a few people already who would love this.
Kaptain Carbon is the custodian of Tape Wyrm, a mod for Reddit’s r/metal, Creator of Vintage Obscura, and a Reckless Scholar for Dungeon Synth.