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1.1 Birth of a Black Diamond1.2 The Frozen Lake1.3 Youth Body Swayed1.4 Cleaven Hearted1.5 The Handspsychological Jackal1.6 Inverted Whirlpool1.7 Ascension |
 | | Description: | Formed in 2011, INSECT ARK is the Berlin-based duo of American artists Dana Schechter (SWANS) on bass/lap steel/synth/vocals, and drummer/percussionist Tim Wyskida (KHANATE, BLIND IDIOT GOD).
"Raw Blood Singing" - INSECT ARK's fourth full-length - is the captivating result of a year spent writing. Sharing an obsession with innovation and distillation, the duo merged to create a sonic landscape which vacillates between sensory overload and isolation in a seething void.
Many of the songs on "Raw Blood Singing" were penned alone in 2021 by Schechter; they were gutted, reworked and rebirthed when Wyskida joined in 2022.
The outer realms of avant-Metal, psych-Doom, and experimental Goth intersect here, but INSECT ARK fiercely refuses the trappings of simple genre categorization. The band weave a lush, bleak, vast and expansive landscape as they move from whispers of synth to a monstrous wall-of-sound via Schechter's blistering lap steel playing, diabolical bass-work and the mammoth, searing power of Wyskida's drums.
The album title is deeply rooted in the concept of evolution - on both a human and a universal scale â?? stories of physical beings bound by equal parts unchangeable matter and malleable, shape-shifting energy.
The music, too, has evolved beyond INSECT ARK's origin as an instrumental band, adding for the first-time the deep honeyed poison of Schechter's vocals. Showing a penchant for crafting haunted and memorable melodies, the contrast of her smoky voice with the spare, brutal music feels both uncomfortably intimate and icy cold.
Recommended if you like: SWANS, SUBROSA, CHELSEA WOLFE
- Insect Ark / RAW BLOOD SINGING - Insect Ark's fourth full-length - is the captivating result of a year spent writing. Sharing an obsession with innovation and distillation, the duo merged to create a sonic landscape which vacillates between sensory overload and isolation in a seething void The album title is deeply rooted in the concept of evolution - on both a human and a universal scale - stories of physical beings bound by equal parts unchangeable matter and malleable, shape-shifting energy.Black CD in a 6-panel Digipak."Raw Blood Singing" is a haunting and atmospheric CD by Insect Ark, released through the visionary label Debemur Morti. Working with slow-burning tension, hypnotic bass lines and layers of eerie sound design, the album explores the borderlands between doom, dark ambient and experimental soundscapes. Each track unfolds like a cinematic journey, building from sparse, ominous textures into dense, cathartic climaxes that feel both intimate and apocalyptic. "Raw Blood Singing" is crafted for deep listening: a stark, emotional work that rewards attention with subtle details, powerful crescendos and an enveloping, almost trance-like mood. It is ideal for listeners who appreciate heavy music that focuses less on riffs and more on atmosphere, space and psychological intensity.
Insect Ark is a boundary-pushing solo project known for its distinctive fusion of doom, drone, experimental and cinematic sound textures. Built around driving bass, lap-steel guitar, synths and carefully sculpted noise, Insect Ark has developed a strong reputation in the international underground for immersive, wordless storytelling through sound. The project has toured extensively in the experimental and metal scenes and is respected for intense, visually rich live performances that feel more like rituals than conventional concerts. While firmly rooted in heaviness, Insect Ark's work stands out for its emotional depth and its fearless exploration of unconventional song structures.
Debemur Morti is an independent label dedicated to the darker, more adventurous edges of metal and experimental music. Known for carefully curated releases, high production standards and a strong artistic identity, the label has become a trusted name for listeners seeking unconventional, daring sounds. With a catalog that ranges from blackened extremity to atmospheric and avant-garde works, Debemur Morti supports artists who challenge genre boundaries and prioritize artistic integrity over trends. "Raw Blood Singing" fits perfectly into this philosophy, offering a work that is as unsettling as it is deeply compelling.
"Raw Blood Singing" on CD presents this universe in a physical format designed for collectors and serious listeners. The disc offers a warm, full sound and invites you to experience the album as a complete, coherent journey from the first note to the last, rather than as isolated tracks. | | | No. of tracks: |
7 |
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DMP0249CD |
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