Ludicra EP

There are not enough good words in the entirety of the English lexicon for me to bestow upon these guys. I know I just posted an album of theirs not too long ago, but their performance the other night at Europa in Brooklyn (with Krallice in direct support, oh myyyy) has re energized my already fervent obsession with these San Francisco black metalers.

This is their 3 song EP from 2006, it's only three songs but trust me- it's more than enough for you to handle. Their music is born from a deep and dark place that so many others in the metal world can only pretend to know. I've written this before, but witnessing lead vocalist Laurie Sue Shanaman perform is like playing voyeur to a lost soul struggling through a self inflicted exorcism. She twists and contorts her body and face as she releases an overwhelming tirade of horror and sadness upon the world. Powerful, raw and unnerving, this ain't your mammy's corporate black metal. Please leave your rubber spikes, Hot Topic boots and your mother's mascara at the door.

A wreath to lay on the grave of faith

Below I've included some pics I took from the 4/18/10 show in Brooklyn @ Europa.