Hailing
from Belgium, LVTHN (aka Luthn) emerged in 2013 with a vision steeped in
occult devotion and adversarial black metal. Their music has always been tied
to ritual and spiritual intensity, merging violent expression with a sense of
otherworldly purpose. After making their mark with their 2016 debut album
through Amor Fati Productions and Fallen Empire Records, the band remained silent
for nearly a decade, focusing on creating their next major statement. Now, with
“The Devil’s Bridge,” LVTHN presents a work
born from years of contemplation and spiritual discipline, channeled into a
sonic form intended to unsettle, transform, and initiate.
“The
Devil’s Bridge” is an intense journey into a dark, ceremonial space where the
line between music and ritual dissolves. Across its seven tracks, LVTHN create a suffocating yet mesmerizing
atmosphere, fusing blistering black metal with an undercurrent of
trance-inducing repetition. The guitar work shifts between violent tremolo
assaults and slower, more deliberate passages, allowing each composition to feel
like a summoning. The drumming alternates between relentless blasts and
ritual-like pacing, guiding the listener deeper into the album’s spiritual
narrative.
The vocals are delivered with conviction—raw, scathing, and possessed—acting less like lyrics and more like incantations. This is most striking in the title track, where guest vocalist Kark (Dødsengel) channels a chilling presence, transforming the song into a full ritual invocation. The production leans toward a heavy and atmospheric sound, allowing the instruments to merge into a singular force while still carrying enough distinction to catch shifts in texture and rhythm.
The
production maintains a heavy and atmospheric sound, merging the instruments
into a wall of force while still allowing the edges of each to cut through.
This creates a constant tension, with the music pressing forward like a tide
that refuses to recede. The lyrical content, drawn from occult devotion,
reinforces the impression that this is not merely an artistic project but a
work of spiritual intent.
The
experience of “The Devil’s Bridge” is into a liminal space where destruction
and revelation coexist. It is an uncompromising journey meant to be absorbed as
a whole, and for those willing to engage fully, it offers an intense and
transformative passage.
Score: 8.0
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