There’s something really special about ArcTanGent Festival. The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, but as you approach the stages, you’re pulled into a world of heavy riffs, immersive soundscapes and music so inventive that, at times, you can’t quite believe it exists at all.
From underground gems to the big time, it’s our New Music Friday preview for
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Canadian post-Screamo merchants Lowheaven open Ritual Decay (MNRK Heavy) with a swell of noisy ambiance, setting the stage for an explosion of screamo intensity against a stark, apocalyptic mood that bears more resemblance to Neurosis. The sung vocals add a melodic counterpoint that might remind you of Glassjaw. They are prone to hover over crushing Sludge-drenched stomps to give the album its heavier edge. These are often broken up by atmospheric guitar passages before reaching their scathing climax. Continue reading