Wyrm Chasm - Wyrm Chasm
Wyrm Chasm is a black metal band from Texas who formed in 2015. This self-titled release is their full-length debut but they also released an EP in 2015 and a split a few years later. I’ve reviewed quite a bit of doom metal lately—but, despite that and the name of the blog, I'm not into just doom. So, let’s dive into some black metal, mmmkay? I haven’t heard their prior two releases, but this one is a solid debut album, no doubt about it. It captures the visceral nature of black metal but it’s also melodic with a dark tone that’s almost Gothic in a way. I wouldn’t say it’s theatrical, per say, as it’s not an album that takes the symphonic route, but it does have a loud, violent urgency to it that flows very well. The album’s runtime of 40 minutes across eight songs is the sweet spot for the style but, honestly, it doesn’t even feel that long. With all that being said, it isn’t melodic in an obvious Gothenburg way or an overly modern way ...