Vadiat: Darkness Proceeds (2019)

Here we have the debut release from Cleveland-based death/doom metal band Vadiat.  This is a very short release, containing just four songs, though the songs are a bit on the longer side.  Vadiat is made up of veterans from the Cleveland underground metal scene, two of whom did some time in the mighty Nunslaughter, so even if the band is new, the members certainly know what the hell they are doing.

Musically, the band has a great deal in common with early purveyors of the death/doom scene like Asphyx, and mixed it with the riff-based chaos of Bolt Thrower.  The songs are quite lengthy with a variety of musical sections that range from blistering intensity to devastating solemnity.  Opening track "Quarter Moon Chaos" with its twists and turns and some damn impressive leads.

This is a terrific debut release from a band whose members have done some great work in the past.  It is only natural that this release would be as impressive as it is.  I am definitely looking forward to more material from Vadiat in the future.