- Country: Greece (Kozani – Western Macedonia)
- Genre: Sludge / Doom Metal
- For fans of: Eyehategod, Conan, Crowbar
Fantom Blood from Kozani present Atonement, a debut that shows Western Macedonia has a lot to give to heavy sound.
The release came through Askio Productions, a label that actively supports heavy sound and helps bands like Fantom Blood bring out the character and the weight of their music.
The record moves in heavy riffs, slow rhythms and a dark atmosphere that pulls you in from the first minute. “Lucid Fire” opens strong, putting the listener in the band’s mood. “Morbid Call” has that groove that drives you to nod your head up and down without realizing it, while “Blood” stands out for its faster approach — personally, as Kostas, I especially liked that speed.
“Septic Eyes” shows the darkest character of the album, with a steady rhythm and a heaviness that never strays from the style. The guys play sludge/doom and they do it consistently: slow, heavy, full of intensity and atmosphere. For those who love this genre, Atonement has things to give — and with personality, too.
Fantom Blood show that they have a clear identity and can evolve even further. Atonement is a very solid first statement from a band that has a lot to say in Greek heavy sound.
Tracklist:
- Lucid Fire – 03:48
- Morbid Call – 03:56
- Blood – 05:10
- Dimensions Collapsed – 04:24
- A Ritual of Fire – 04:31
- Poisoned Lungs – 04:23
- Septic Eyes – 04:22
- Celestial Light – 03:06
