***The eternal return—we are doomed to repeat our own history; the horrors of humankind resurface time and time again. This is our legacy, one of destruction, callousness, and self-aggrandizement in the face of our species' worst accomplishments. At the precipice of chaos, destruction, and hopelessness is New York-based black metal band WOE, whose new album—the band's first proper album since 2017's Hope Attrition—shows multi-instrumentalist CHRIS GRIGG at his most rejuvenated and feral. Legacies of Frailty is the result of a few choice things. Helming the project by himself in near-isolation, Grigg methodically and near-completely took over the recording, his first solo album since 2007's A Spell for the Death of Man. Though this seems like a brash move, having had a full band since 2010, Grigg's control of the songwriting process has been a consistent element in Woe's existence. Taking a darker, faster, and even more aggressive approach this time around, Legacies of Frailty's concept mirrors Grigg's performance and songwriting. Co-produced by Grigg and longtime collaborator GRZEISEK CZAPLA, this album's immensity is augmented by a fitting, just-clear-enough mix and master to give Woe a sharp sonic edge.
CD $10.50
10/13/2023
LP $19.35
10/13/2023
***NOW AVAILABLE ON CD!!! "After nearly a four-year hiatus, Philadelphia / Brooklyn-based black metal band WOE are back with Hope Attrition, their brand new LP on a brand new label (Vendetta). 2013’s Withdrawal served up a batch of songs that blended traditional black metal, thrash and a dash of hardcore for good measure; fast melodic guitar riffing with high-pitched screams alternated with clean vocals, similar to what can be found on later Emperor records such as Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk or Prometheus: The Discipline of Fire and Demise. There are also moments of emotional introspection and subtlety on Withdrawal (see: 'All Bridges Burned'). Hope Attrition offers a more aggressive aspect of Woe’s multifaceted approach. There's more brutality, more caveman knuckle-dragging than on any of their earlier releases. Standout tracks are 'No Blood Has Honor,' 'The Din of the Mourning' and album closer 'Abject in Defeat.'"—Clrvynt
LP $15.00
03/24/2017
CD $10.50
03/31/2017
MC $7.00
03/24/2017