Baculum - The Burden of Existence

Review by Andi Setiawan

Baculum's latest album, The Burden of Existence, is a masterpiece of atmospheric black metal. The band's unique blend of harsh, distorted guitar riffs, haunting keyboard melodies, and thundering drums create a dark and brooding soundscape that perfectly captures the album's themes of despair, isolation, and nihilism.

From the opening track, "Into the Abyss," Baculum immerses the listener in a world of crushing sorrow and bleakness. The vocals, delivered in a raspy growl, add to the album's overall sense of desperation and hopelessness. However, despite the album's bleak tone, there are moments of beauty and transcendence, such as the soaring guitar solo on "The Great Unknown."

Summary by Andi Setiawan

The Burden of Existence is a stunning achievement in the world of black metal. Baculum's mastery of the genre is evident throughout the album, and the band's willingness to experiment with different sounds and textures sets them apart from their peers. Fans of atmospheric black metal will not be disappointed with this release.