Nohz Slumber Between Rotten Walls 12″
Sinister black metal punk from France, guaranteed to instill a strong sense of dread. NOHZ ’s sound has two elements that stood out to me right away: a distinctly gnarly guitar tone and the heavily echoed vocal effect. The end result is a heavy blend of styles, not unlike Atlanta’s NURSE or Philly’s ZORN. But while ZORN leans into soaring guitar theatrics, NOHZ omits anything approaching levity, creating an unsettling and dreary sound perfect for late-night strolls through the cemetery. I love it.