Wode - Uncrossing The Keys

Facts Manchester's wild sons Wode return with their fourth album, a self-assured expansion of their already formidable sound, built on a shadowy foundation of raw black metal and armored heavy metal. Wode has evolved from the more straightforward approach of their debut and has steadily added elements from the darker corners of underground music. The songwriting has become smoother yet more intricate, focused and melodic. The sound remains steeped in fire and fury, but they have embraced a broader spectrum of moods: blacker, richer shades than ever before, with post-punk and goth touches glowing gloomily, and even dreamy atmospheric instrumental passages. The singer's infernal rasp rises like ritual chants from another age. Wode has created commanding black heavy metal.