ZELFHAAT Smarten van een Ontwijde Ziel CD

Smarten Van Een Ontwijde Ziel is the debut full-length album by the Dutch Depressive Suicidal Black Metal (DSBM) project Zelfhaat. Originally formed in 2006, the project remained quiet for over a decade before being revived by its sole member, Mortifer. The album's title translates to "Sorrows of a Desecrated Soul," setting the stage for a deeply personal and bleak musical journey. The sound is intentionally minimalist and raw, utilizing repetitive guitar melodies to create a hypnotic, trance-like state of misery. This is paired with tortured, high-pitched vocals that convey a sense of genuine emotional collapse. Lyrically, the album is written entirely in Dutch, focusing on themes of isolation, self-loathing, and the darker aspects of the human psyche. It is a stark, uncompromising record that prioritizes atmosphere and emotional honesty over technical complexity, making it a significant release for fans of the traditional European DSBM scene.