WITCHMOON Vampyric Curse / Spectral Shadows CD

Vampyric Curse / Spectral Shadows is a compilation release by the United States black metal project Witchmoon, originally released in 2020. This CD brings together two of the project's sought-after demos: Vampyric Curse and Spectral Shadows. The music is a prime example of Raw Black Metal with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere. Witchmoon utilizes lo-fi production to create a ghostly, medieval soundscape. The riffs are often melodic but buried under a layer of frost and distortion, paired with echoing, tormented vocals. Unlike more aggressive styles, this work focuses on a sense of nocturnal melancholy and vampyric aesthetics, making it a favorite for fans of the underground Raw BM movement. Since this is a compilation of demos, it provides a comprehensive look at the project's early evolution and its dedication to the traditional, underground aesthetic of the genre.