The band's sophomore album presents a relentless, brutalizing strain of black metal that evokes the harrowing atmospheres of the genre's more extreme progenitors. It is characterized by harsh vocals, blast beats, and dissonant guitar work, creating a sound that is both punishing and hypnotic.
- Recorded and mixed by Kostas Koutsoukos at Soundbridge Studio in Athens, Greece, the album captures a raw, unpolished sound.
- The album's title, "Death of Khat," refers to a ritualistic practice and the subsequent hallucinations and death experienced by those who partake in the ritual.
- The release was handled by Agonia Records, a label known for its roster of extreme metal artists.
Shibalba is a black metal duo from Bulgaria, formed in 2012. The project features members of the established doom metal band Skeletal Remains.
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