Ironside - Ecstatic Ritual

Review by Takuji Matsugaki

Ironside's latest album, Ecstatic Ritual, is a thrilling journey through the realms of dark ambient and industrial music. The album is a haunting blend of eerie soundscapes, distorted vocals, and pounding beats that will leave listeners both mesmerized and unsettled.

The album starts with "Invocation," an atmospheric piece that sets the tone for the rest of the record. From there, Ironside takes the listener on a sonic journey through tracks like "Sacrifice," "Ritual," and "Possession," each one building on the previous track's intensity.

The production on Ecstatic Ritual is top-notch, with every element of the music carefully crafted to create a cohesive and immersive experience. The use of samples and field recordings adds an extra layer of depth to the music, creating a sense of place and atmosphere that is both immersive and unsettling.

Summary by Takuji Matsugaki

Ecstatic Ritual is a fantastic album that will appeal to fans of dark ambient and industrial music. Ironside has created a powerful and immersive sonic landscape that is both haunting and beautiful. Fans of artists like Lustmord, Coil, and Nine Inch Nails will find a lot to love here.