The warmth of a freezing afterglow. Back in January, I drew a comparison between Finland’s Devenial Verdict‘s “I Have Become the Sun” and Maere‘s “Think of Me as Fire,” noting that “both bands inject a dense sense of atmosphere into their disso-death, drawing things out and making things itchy and uncomfortable for the listener.” Little did we know that “I Have Become the Sun” would be the opening track for Devenial Verdict’s forthcoming LP Blessing of Despair, out October 4 on the inimitable Transcending Obscurity Records. Since then, we’ve been treated to “Garden of Eyes” and “Moon-Starved,” two tracks that further demonstrate Devenial … Continue reading Exclusive Track Premiere: Devenial Verdict’s “Cold Lantern”