AZZAYA Thy Satanick Ascension CD

Hailing from the dark heart of the Alentejo region in Portugal, Azzaya unleashed their debut full-length album, Thy Satanick Ascension, in August 2022 through Prophetical Productions. Following their 2017 EP, this record marked a significant turning point for the band, cementing their shift into a potent and relentless Black/Death Metal entity. The album is an unapologetic tribute to the raw and blasphemous spirit of the underground, avoiding modern polished production in favor of a sound that is both suffocating and visceral. The music on Thy Satanick Ascension is defined by its chaotic energy and aggressive songwriting, blending the fast-paced, freezing tremolos of black metal with the crushing weight of traditional death metal. Throughout the record, Gabriel Warmann (Retrofornicator) delivers a standout performance, handling guitars, bass, and his signature harrowing vocals that range from desperate screams to guttural incantations. Tracks like In the Name of the Ancient Goat and The Black Flame of Despair showcase the band's ability to create a dense, ritualistic atmosphere while maintaining a breakneck speed that pays homage to the early 90s scene. Released in a limited CD edition with artwork that mirrors its occult and anti-religious themes, the album established Azzaya as one of the most uncompromising names in the modern Portuguese landscape. It serves as the foundational ascension of the band's ideology, setting the stage for the technical evolution that would follow in their subsequent releases. For fans of the bestial side of the Lusitanian underground, this record remains a gritty and essential chapter of pure satanic devotion.