DAIMON / KLEISTOPHOBIA Energy Miasma CD

Prepare for a descent into the most cavernous and suffocating corners of the underground. The 2019 split CD Energy Miasma, released via the specialized Asthma Records, brings together two forces of sonic decay: Daimon and Kleistophobia. This release is a mandatory artifact for those who crave Blackened Death Metal and Experimental Extreme Metal that prioritizes raw, claustrophobic atmosphere over polished production. The first half of the split is dominated by the sprawling, ritualistic compositions of Daimon. Opening with the seven-minute epic Energy Miasma / Manifestation of Cosmos, the band establishes a soundscape of dense, swirling riffs and primordial echoes. Daimon excels at a long-form style of aggression, felt acutely in the hypnotic and crushing weight of Sinking into the Void. Their contribution concludes with the brief, haunting Gloria in Profundis, a track that serves as a bridge into the even more frenetic darkness that follows. The second half features the jagged, high-velocity assault of Kleistophobia. Their side is a masterclass in condensed violence, beginning with the brief tension of Into the Catacthonium before exploding into the frantic Dance of Death. Kleistophobia’s sound is characterized by a raw, punk-infused blackened energy, particularly evident in the serrated riffs of Necropsalm and the defiant charge of Pseudoprophet. The split reaches its final, grim destination with the crushing shadows of Άδης (Hades), leaving the listener buried under a mountain of sonic filth. This CD is a mandatory acquisition for fans of Teitanblood, Portal, Blasphemy, and Incantation. If you seek a release that captures the unedited, visceral, and terrifying spirit of the extreme metal underground, Energy Miasma is an essential addition to your collection.