Album Review: Nihil Eyes – Black Path (Ultraje)

UK death metallers Nihil Eyes have signed a deal with Portugal’s Ultraje to release their debut full-length ‘Black Path’ for the first time on CD format on May 18th 2018.

Black Path offers a glimpse into the darkest aspects of the human psyche, exploring motivations for people’s darkest intentions. Topics include homicide, suicide, narcissism, mental instability and political corruption, all through different perspectives and approaches regarding composition and subject matter.

Fans of the likes of Carcass and Bolt Thrower will find themselves at home with Nihil Eyes’ 8 track offering. An album built around unique intensity that is familiar of the European death metal scene. A blend of excruciating riffs, terrifying guttural vocals, booming percussion and an emotional honesty built deep within.

Whether it’s the slower and nastier vibe of Nihil Eyes and Border Line, the melodic style of As the Water Falls or the up-tempo, short attacks of Burn the Leech and True Nihilist, this is an album that delivers.

Ending with the most impressive song of the bunch, Manifesto’s savage drumming, methodical groove and underlying darkness will leave you spent but satisfied.

Nihil Eyes – Black Path Full Track Listing:

1. Nihil Eyes
2. Burn the Leech
3. Lord of Files
4. As the Water Falls
5. Border Line
6. True Nihilist
7. Treachery and ID
8. Manifesto

You can order the album via Bandcamp and earlier releases here. Find out more/keep up to date with news by liking Nihil Eyes’ Facebook Page.