 |
| Self-released, 2019 |
every room becomes a mouth."
I like a good challenge. It spices up life and confronts our own biases. The saying is that the hardest dungeons hold the best loot, so let’s explore what’s behind Zagyx’s gates.
Right from the start tyrannical synths push us further down this castle’s hallways. Heavy brass-like sounds pound upon us and quickly all becomes clear: there is no escape. We are trapped in a fast hold that bests us at every turn. Clever melodies creep out from hidden areas while thick, stone walls continually surround us.
Drenched in distortion and reverb Dungeons of Despair elbows its way forth. I have to say, this is one of the most disparaging Dungeon Synth records I’ve ever laid my ears on. It completely dwarfs the listener by use of sheer grandeur and violence. Never does it grant any form of comfort, instead it evokes the feeling of danger, adventure and - perhaps - an awaiting reward, just out of reach, somewhere hidden amidst these castle walls.
TL;DR: Dungeons of Despair is an active, atmospheric and disparaging effort that would undoubtedly appeal to the bravest of adventurers.
Castle Zagyx on Bandcamp
