Darkness descends once more.
Following the path carved by “God Has No Name,” HEX returns with “Behold the Unlighted,” a twenty-minute journey into the abyss. This EP is not a departure—it’s a descent. Deeper. Darker. More atmospheric. More devastating.
The Music:
Three tracks, thematically connected, sonically relentless. From the crushing opening of “As Darkness Descends Upon You” to the atmospheric weight of “Impending Doom Towards Darkness” and the climactic final words of “…And Thus Spoke Darkness,” this EP captures the essence of doom in its purest form.
Tracklist:
As Darkness Descends Upon You
Impending Doom Towards Darkness
…And Thus Spoke Darkness
Total running time: 20 minutes
Production:
Recorded, engineered, and mixed at the legendary Black Storm Studios by Ekaitz Garmendia—known for his work with SIJJIN, NUMEN, and LEGEN BELTZA. The production is raw yet powerful, capturing the weight of the performances while maintaining the atmospheric depth that defines the HEX sound.
The Artwork:
Created exclusively by Adolfo WB, the visuals for “Behold the Unlighted” extend the dark aesthetic universe established in the band’s previous work. Haunting. Symbolic. Perfectly matched to the music within.
Release Details:
Format: CD Digipack
Release Date (CD): March 24th, 2022
Release Date (12″ Vinyl): September 30th, 2022
Artwork: Adolfo WB
Recording: Black Storm Studios
Engineered & Mixed by: Ekaitz Garmendia
Co-released by:
Vertebrae
BlackSeed Prods
Burial Records
Hecatombe Records
Pathologically Explicit Recordings
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Voices From The Darkside –
It is quite classical Death / Doom Metal, taking me back to the early nineties, as we, or at least I don’t stumble across that often these days, so it is actually quite refreshing to get 3 tracks as these served.
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Science of Noise –
Un disco notable -y en esta ocasión no es un tópico- que me ha dejado con ganas de más. De mucho más. Hex han conseguido con Behold the Unlighted un trabajo oscuro y tenebroso, variado y absolutamente tocado por la varita mágica de la inspiración.
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Herriko Burdina –
Argitasunik gabeko zulo sakonean zailduriko death/doom metala islatzen dute hiru piezek. Gordinak, pisutsuak, xuxurlariak eta makurrak dira. Gainera, basakeria arruntetik aldentzen dira.
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La Mirada Negra –
Puede dejar con ganas de más, pero en los tres temas bañados de oscuridad que la banda nos ofrece hay suficientes detalles como para que no hablemos de una obra de escucha ligera. Le sigo encontrando matices a medida que la vuelvo descubrir. Además, uno queda atrapado en un submundo creado por el ambiente que envuelve a los temas con sutiles interludios creadores de una atmósfera que envuelve todo el disco.
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Rock Zone –
Si con solamente tres temas han sido capaces de transmitirnos toda esa fuerza oscura llena de melancolía, qué no serán capaces de darnos en un futuro próximo. En tiempos aciagos y decadentes, nada mejor que HEX para dejarnos arrastrar a las sombras y contemplar cómo la luz se apaga.
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