YOU, THE KING (vinyl)

Description

WORMSAND has found the right balance between the dark heaviness of sludge and the roughness of grunge. While the musicians cite references such as Yob, Monolord or Alice In Chains, the trio stands out with a strong sonic identity. Their demanding sound uses multiple vocal techniques, shifting the intensity at any moment. Crushing riffs and unexpected breaks unsettle an already very intense experience. From the very first notes, "You, The King" plunges into darkness with all its weight, confidently bouncing between sludge and grunge. A near-initiatory tale, the album bubbles with great ideas that highlight the king’s superb and theatrical downfall. Armed with a fearless rhythm section, Wormsand creates a truly breathless atmosphere of tension where every second of the eight tracks on offer is used to unsettle, impress or move. The meticulous care given to the vocal passages proves the full extent of the musicians’ technical abilities. So many details, such as polished intros and other sound effects borrowed from horror films or science fiction, refine a striking piece of work.