GLORIA MORTI

4th album from 2012 by this Finnish Death/ Black Metal band. With "Lateral Constraint", GLORIA MORTI elevated its sound to new levels of darkness and sophistication, blending the brutality of Death Metal with sinister atmospheres, elaborate arrangements and a strong Black Metal sensibility. The album represents another step forward in a discography defined by individuality and a refusal to follow the most predictable paths of either genre.

One of the album's most compelling qualities is the richness of its songwriting, built around constant shifts in intensity and an oppressive atmosphere that remains present throughout the entire record. Rather than relying solely on straightforward aggression, GLORIA MORTI crafts intricate and immersive compositions that add considerable depth to the material. "Lateral Constraint" captures the band at a peak of creative maturity and stands as one of the most ambitious and accomplished releases of its career.

Recommended for fans of: BEHEMOTH, DISSECTION, DIMMU BORGIR, BELPHEGOR, NILE.