Kostnatění | Přílišnost (Excess) | Willowtip

 

Release Date: 7 November 2025

Format: Digital/CD

Genre: Progressive/Extreme Metal

Country: Czech Republic

Kostnatění formed as a progressive and extreme metal outfit, building a reputation for blending technical black metal with unusual and eclectic influences. The band is led by D.L., with drums handled by Joe Goldwater and additional vocals contributed by Mack. Their work is known for dense arrangements, alt-tuned guitars, and a willingness to explore intense thematic content.

“Přílišnost (Excess)” is a wild ride that doesn’t let up. Kostnatění has taken the intricate foundations of their previous work and pushed them into new, unpredictable territory. The album mixes high-speed, technical passages with moments that feel almost otherworldly, while the synthesizers create an unsettling, uneasy atmosphere that lingers through the songs. The riffs are unusual and angular, the drumming precise and relentless, and the vocals shift between aggression and haunting melodic lines, creating a sense of tension that is hard to shake.

The songwriting is concise and packed with ideas, rarely letting a single thought extend for too long, which makes the album feel intense and relentless. “Přílišnost (Excess)” also leans into unusual tonal choices and alt-tuned guitar textures that make every chord and riff sound slightly off-kilter, heightening the sense of unease. Lyrically, the album explores the destructive pursuit of perfection, and the music mirrors that obsession with a feeling of constant pressure and urgency.

Overall, the album is challenging and uncompromising. It is clear that Kostnatění has invested a lot of thought and effort into crafting something that demands attention. It may not be easy listening but for those who enjoy progressive extreme metal with an experimental edge, it rewards careful listening.

Score 6.5

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