Spanish doom metallers Ikarie are back with new sophomore opus. The six piece doom/post metallers’ second opus is out with Avantgarde Music. As the band states this is continuation of the story told on their debut album ‘Cuerpos En Sombra’ two years ago. But, this one speaks thematically of anger, burning rage, victims burning metaphysically and literally fire and starting from new beginnings, whether not knowing or knowing they are in fact victims. This opus contains ten songs, with couple of them serving as instrumental intermezzos, preparing for the next storm ahead. Music of Ikarie is rawer and dirtier version of doom metal with thundering distorted bass, raw guitars, sludgy atmosphere and raw, anguished vocals bordering on death growls. But, there are couple of excursions into post metal waters, especially in guitar department, but there are also couple of melancholic great melodies to emphasize anguish and despair, like in fantastic ‘La Sed’ which is, along with ‘Surcos(Cituat Morta)’ and ‘Santa Sangre’ my personal favorite on this opus. I would love to hear this one performed live, I am sure these guys deliver wall of despair and guitar doom that makes goosebumps upon my skin. Great second opus by Spaniards.

8/10