Hissing and Sutekh Hexen are two of the murkiest, most cacophonous groups operating in the margins of experimental and extreme electronic music and the contemporary black and death metal underground respectively. Now, these hellish projects have come together for a split release.
Since 2008 Sutekh Hexen have turned the paradigm of black metal completely on its ear. The group can be described as a dense tapestry of black noise, or a wall of intricate tones deconstructing itself brick by brick. Their rich, unparalleled compositions cultivate further interest with each listen.
Founded in 2014 out of a mutual interest in exploring deranged and punishing sounds, Seattle’s Hissing is often described as “blackened sludge.” This descriptor does little justice describing the harsh, dissonant soundscapes created by this trio. To date they have released two EPs through Disorder Recordings and Southern Lord, and have a full-length forthcoming.
Mastered by James Plotkin.
Cover painting by Timo Ketola.
Visionary text by Patricia Cram.
Design by Kevin Gan Yuen.
Includes unlimited streaming of Sutekh Hexen / Hissing
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Limited edition black vinyl. Includes 18x24" poster with Timo Ketola's artwork.
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Hissing and Sutekh Hexen are two of the murkiest, most cacophonous groups operating in the margins of experimental and extreme electronic music and the contemporary black and death metal underground respectively. Now, these hellish projects have come together for a split release.
Since 2008 Sutekh Hexen have turned the paradigm of black metal completely on its ear. The group can be described as a dense tapestry of black noise, or a wall of intricate tones deconstructing itself brick by brick. Their rich, unparalleled compositions cultivate further interest with each listen.
Founded in 2014 out of a mutual interest in exploring deranged and punishing sounds, Seattle’s Hissing is often described as “blackened sludge.” This descriptor does little justice describing the harsh, dissonant soundscapes created by this trio. To date they have released two EPs through Disorder Recordings and Southern Lord, and have a full-length forthcoming.
Mastered by James Plotkin.
Cover painting by Timo Ketola.
Visionary text by Patricia Cram.
Design by Kevin Gan Yuen.
Includes unlimited streaming of Sutekh Hexen / Hissing
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Personal copy from the archive. Presented in a heavyweight slate stock single fold-over sleeve with original painting/illustrations specific to this edition and a hand-numbered label.
Includes unlimited streaming of Sutekh Hexen / Hissing
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
This album (along with REPENT) is a banger! I didnt like it at first, but a lot of times I will hear something, not like it, and then end up loving it! Well done guys! Daniel Pearson
The stygian duo explore themes of gender dysphoria and oppressive institutions through sludgy doom with a pitch-black underbelly. Bandcamp Album of the Day Apr 26, 2021