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Sunday, January 25, 2026

Leviathan A.C.--God's Failure (CD) {2026 Nekromantra Records}


This is the first full length from this one-man project from Spain under this re-named band, which was formerly just Leviathan when he lived in Venezuela, from what I can tell. It's a continuation of sorts. This is black metal played in the old Norwegian style, and as such sounds similar to a lot of acts right now trying to reclaim and amplify that sound and atmosphere. The thing that sets them apart is the mid-range vocals that are more of a yell than a growl, and they're fairly unique sounding. However, the vocal patterns aren't very interesting, being very monotonous, with one song blending into another a bit - they need more variation and better planning of vocal patterns. One standout song is "Heralds of Chaos," which was quite good, opening with some melody and some synths added for effect, and continuing to add some of those elements throughout the song. It really makes a difference on the record when one track is this good and stands out. Overall this is a middling effort that should spark some interest with real collectors, but it's nothing that's going to blow you away.