Maine-based black metal duo Namebearer, comprised of multi-instrumentalists Brian Tenison (Eave, Obsidian Tongue) and Brendan Hayter (Obsidian Tongue, Obsequiae [live]), came out swinging on their debut demo last year and they’ve further developed that distinct sound on new EP Industries of the Fading Sun.
Clocking in at five songs, Industries is oppressive in its atmosphere and intentional in its writing. Each song is given enough room to spread out without going on too long. The vocals, performed by both members, alternate between a howl and something best described as a sung chant. The lyrics were written in English and later translated to Finnish, differentiating Namebearer from other USBM acts.
The atmosphere on Industries of the Fading Sun is often oppressive but it’s pulled out of the darkness with the soaring melodies that uplift the songs.
“Industries of the Fading Sun is the culmination of our vision to break away from convention and embrace unfiltered expression,” Tenison says. “Throughout the writing and recording process, we followed instinct over calculation, committing to what felt honest in each moment. As the lyrics came together, images of the death of a planet driven by human inhabitants slowly took shape. This EP lives in that world- where religion, greed, and other human pursuits have failed. It follows the last remaining survivors as they navigate a dying landscape, the steps that led them to this point and the uncertainty of what lies ahead.”
Industries of the Fading Sun by Namebearer
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