The English band Binah surprise us with a new album. Their previous release dates back no less than seven years. The trio deliver a massive dose of Death Metal – heavy, churning, and deeply rooted in the tradition of giants such as Bolt Thrower, early Convulse, and Asphyx. Yet Binah enrich this foundation with a dark atmosphere of their own, where crushing riffs and suffocating rhythms merge with an ominous, almost cosmic undertone. The result is an album that both pays tribute to the old masters and radiates a contemporary, all-devouring force much in the vein of 90’ties pioneers Pan-Thy-Monium.
In the Kabbalah, Binah represents the womb of creation – a meaning that directly reflects the realm in which this band operates. Their music breathes primordial darkness and creative power, as if the listener is submerged in a swirling abyss. The drones and synth passages play a crucial role in this: they weave a threatening undercurrent throughout the compositions and heighten the trance-like intensity of the record. This gives the two lengthy tracks not only weight but also an almost sacred depth.
Side A, entitled Mount Morphine, runs well over 23 minutes. Yet not a single moment feels excessive; the band manage to hold attention through strong songwriting and subtle variations. From crushing, repetitive riffs to walls of sinister sound, every element contributes to an immersive listening experience that nearly dissolves the boundaries between Death Metal, doom, and drone.
Side B, with the track The Ever Aftermath, not only sustains the tension built up in the first piece but pushes it even further. While Mount Morphine slowly unfolds like a ritual descent into shadowy depths, The Ever Aftermath seizes the listener by the throat from the very first moment. Once again, the drones in the background play a pivotal role, forming a throbbing, almost tangible undertow that lends even more weight to the lumbering riffs and smothering rhythms. The outcome is a composition that feels like an apocalyptic aftermath, an echo of destruction endlessly reverberating.
This is not a record you casually put on in the background; it is a complete experience demanding the full 43 minutes of your attention. The way Binah shape their music – with attention to detail, a strong sense of atmosphere, and an impressive control of tension – makes this a remarkable piece of songwriting. An intense, captivating work, and without doubt highly recommended for anyone drawn to the darker and more atmospheric realms of Death Metal.
90/100
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