Artist: Orgy Of Carrion
Country: USA
Label: Perverse Homage
Formats: Digital EP
Year: 2026
There’s no denying that the hype surrounding Lo-Fi Black Metal has completely faded. The few years during which one could speak of a peak are now just as many years behind us. This phenomenon is nothing unusual within Extreme Metal; everything comes and goes. Some people simply lost interest and moved on to something else, whilst others remain loyal to the music but have had to watch as the house of cards built on exclusive releases and elitist labels came crashing down. It was fun whilst it lasted… Nevertheless, there will always be individuals who stoically press on, no matter what. Orgy Of Carrion, one of the cornerstones of the great wave of American bands in this specific Black Metal genre, proves to be just such a contrarian entity. Hype or not, every so often this duo releases new music that deviates little, if at all, from their previously established soundscape and themes.
Whilst the pace of releases has certainly slowed considerably, with just one or two a year now (whereas previously it was sometimes well over a handful a year), the band never compromises on quality. Over the last few years, Orgy Of Carrion has experimented somewhat with a slightly more accessible sound, exploring the fringes of Raw/Lo-Fi Black Metal, which undeniably gave the whole thing a much more organic feel. This latest release, ‘Eradication Of Worlds’, shows that such forays are merely creative excursions. For, one thing is clear: with these two new tracks, clocking in at a meagre 6:30, the duo are back to their unadulterated, raw approach. It is certainly not as impenetrable or unpolished as some of their earliest work, but the whirlwind of convoluted riffs and the barrage of drums bring back much of what Orgy Of Carrion has become known for. The tormented, screeching vocals, which sit nicely on top of the mix, really bring the whole thing together.
Over the years, this sort of music has lost its biggest ‘wow’ factor, the novelty of it, so to speak, but when it’s done well, it remains an intriguing genre in which riffs and compositions play just as important a role as in any other genre. ‘Eradication Of Worlds’ may not even reach seven minutes, and generally speaking we’re only treated to a handful of recordings of this sort, but it’s still a real treat when it’s done this well.
It is in itself remarkable that a fairly large number of the early trendsetters are still active, whilst virtually all the copycats and bandwagoners have fallen by the wayside. Bands such as Sanguine Relic, Black Cilice, Candelabrum, Carved Cross, Lampir and the acts associated with Obskuritatem are still active; they have survived the turbulent times and continue to produce good music. Fortunately, Orgy Of Carrion can still be included in that list.
