The foundation of Rob McWilliams’ menacing riffs and almost dulcet vocals create an eerie experience, as if you’re being summoned by Lucifer himself. Opener Indigo almost harks back to early Ghost, shrouded in mystery whilst making you journey through your darkest nightmares. Elsewhere, Bleak Patterns erupts with Middle Eastern-inspired intricacies, before blasting into very depths of the bleakest blackhole.
Closing number Chasm brings this journey to a devastating end – in the best possible way. It’s a murky, evil sounding bit of excellence, which is elevated even further by a skull-smashing solo from Russian Circles’ Mike Sullivan. Its abrupt ending of fuzz cuts through you like your TV is about to be interrupted by the girl from The Ring, it really does leave you feeling somewhat worse for wear.
If you want your doom bleak, then look no further than REZN.
4/5
For fans of: Ghost, Pallbearer, Russian Circles
Burden is released on June 14 via Sargent House