If there ever was a timely album to sum up the United States in 2020, this is it. Elements of black metal, hymnals, call-and-response, sampled news audio, and Manuel's amazing voice come together to form a beautifully tortured sound.
The term 'avant-garde' is rightfully earned with every moment of this EP. mistermunn
They say you can't capture lightning in a bottle the second time. Someone should tell those people that Z&A is Zeus' homeboy.
Fantastic soul metal. Grimmrobe
As usuall: I don't really like those tiny appetizers because they leave you unsatisfied, longing for more.
But sometimes I just can't resist, because the tiny bits are so damn tasty.
Once I hit play, I immediately got reminded why I love this project so much.
This sound... just... damn.
WHERE IS THE NEXT PLATE?! Wisdoms End
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Despite the odds being throughly against them, Z&A has found a way to meld slave music with black metal to surprising effect.
An acquired taste, yes. But one well worth acquiring. Grimmrobe