Fen - Malediction Fields 4543112715364 The recordings are darker and

The recordings are darker and heaver in sound than the commercial-sounding predecessor Metal Heart

Yet the listener will still encounter those sun-drenched textures and honey-rich passages from the band's beginning on "Septem" (2016) that reflect the beautiful landscapes of the Pacific Coast with it's redwood forests and the blue ocean that also inspire Illudium

these songs would still feel relevant

finds the group tapping into the social consciousness movement of the early '70s

Fen - Malediction Fields 4543112715364 The recordings are darker andFusing elements of post rock, ambient soundscapes and gentle acoustic passages alongside raging black metal fury, 'The Malediction Fields' is an expression of loss, isolation and hopelessness, a timeless despair that has resonated throughout the history of human experience.