MALVM ApexAbyssvm CD

From the fertile and dark underground of Hungary comes Malvm, delivering a monumental slab of Occult and Orthodox Black Metal. Their 2021 full-length, ApexAbyssvm, released via Ascension Records, is a cold, calculated, and terrifyingly precise descent into the void. If you are a follower of the Hungarian scene—known for its unique blend of mysticism and raw aggression—this CD is a mandatory acquisition. The ritual opens with the chilling atmospheric intro Ascensvs in Abyssvm, a brief moment of silence before the chaos of Apokalypsychotikvm erupts. Malvm excels at creating a dense, suffocating wall of sound characterized by dissonant riffing and relentless, martial drumming. Tracks like Ophiomorphøzis and Hymnvs Eosphoros showcase a band deeply rooted in the spiritual and esoteric side of the genre, where every note feels like an invocation. The album reaches its peak of intensity with the sprawling Sorath! and the swirling, chaotic energy of Vortexitivm. Throughout the record, the production is sharp and professional, yet it retains a gritty, nocturnal edge that honors the traditions of the 90s Eastern European scene. The journey concludes with the expansive Ad Infinitvm TenebrAeon, leaving the listener stranded in a state of eternal darkness. This CD is an essential pickup for fans of Mayhem (De Mysteriis era), Watain, Svartidauði, and the ritualistic intensity of Cult of Fire. If you seek Black Metal that is as intellectually stimulating as it is physically punishing, ApexAbyssvm is a definitive addition to your collection.