Infinite Dissolution

Experimental, avant-black metal artisans LOCRIAN return with Infinite Dissolution, another dark and cinematic work of exceptional aural artistry. More epic and foreboding than anything in the prolific trio's catalog, Infinite Dissolution was produced by Greg Norman (Pelican, Russian Circles) and is a multi-part concept album dealing with the struggle of extinction. A seamless and harrowing blend of dark ambience, drone, black metal, post-rock, and experimental electronics, Infinite Dissolution is the perfect manifestation of modern, forward-thinking experimental music.

Infinite Dissolution is the most adventurous and accessible album the once-prohibitively esoteric band Locrian has ever made. On it, they create soundtracks to oblivion that feel redemptive and even empowering.

Over ten years, Locrian have released a startling number of recordings.

For ten years, the experimental, blackened drone outfit Locrian have revelled in being a difficult entity to find down. Equal parts flesh an...

A review of Infinite Dissolution by Locrian, available worldwide July 24th via Relapse Records.

Locrian - Infinite Dissolution review: There may not be a market for post-metal in 2015, but if there is, Locrian is the prize pig.