Presenting the vinyl edition of “Behold the Unlighted,” the sophomore EP from HEX. Mastered specifically for the 12″ format and pressed at 45 RPM for optimal sound quality, this is the definitive way to experience twenty minutes of atmospheric doom.

The Music:
Three tracks of descending darkness, thematically connected and sonically relentless:

As Darkness Descends Upon You

Impending Doom Towards Darkness

…And Thus Spoke Darkness

Total running time: 20 minutes

Vinyl-Specific Mastering:
While the CD version delivers its own intensity, the vinyl release has been taken to another level. Patrick W. Engel of Temple of Disharmony—renowned for his mastering work with ASPHYX, TIATAM, PARADISE LOST, GRAVE MIASMA, and countless others—has crafted a专属 master for this 45 RPM pressing. The result is improved depth, wider dynamics, and a warmth that only analog can provide.

Production:
Recorded, engineered, and mixed at the legendary Black Storm Studios by Ekaitz Garmendia (SIJJIN, NUMEN, LEGEN BELTZA). The perfect foundation for Engel’s mastering work.

What’s Included:

12″ Black Vinyl: Pressed at 45 RPM for superior audio quality.

Insert: Liner notes and additional imagery.

A2 Size Poster: The full artwork by Adolfo WB in large format—perfect for framing.

Logo Sticker: Official HEX sticker for your collection.

The Artwork:
Created exclusively by Adolfo WB, the visuals for “Behold the Unlighted” extend the dark aesthetic universe of HEX. The A2 poster showcases this artwork in its full, terrifying glory.

Release Details:

Format: 12″ Vinyl (Black, 45 RPM)

Release Date (Vinyl): September 30th, 2022

Release Date (CD): March 24th, 2022

Artwork: Adolfo WB

Recording: Black Storm Studios

Engineered & Mixed by: Ekaitz Garmendia

Vinyl Mastering: Patrick W. Engel (Temple of Disharmony)

Co-released by:

Vertebrae

BlackSeed Prods

Burial Records

Hecatombe Records

Pathologically Explicit Recordings

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5 reviews for HEX ‘Behold the Unlighted’ (Vinyl)

  1. Broken Tomb Magazine –

    Asfixiantes y mastodónticas son las seis cuerdas. De forma anecdótica, introducen acometidas de tremolo picking. Asimismo, no se olvidan de las dobles armonías. Como sorpresa, ojo a las secciones acústicas de ‘…And Thus Spoke Darkness‘.
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  2. Abaddon Magazine –

    I didn’t even notice when the other song began. A song where evil rises. That’s how I would call it, because the energy is really evil good and heavy. It’s slower than the previous one but no less good. I can say there are some oriental guitar riffs which are really a good fit here.
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  3. The Gallery –

    I would like more than 3 songs to get a full picture of how far they can go. However, they are definitely worth your attention!!
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  4. Ave Noctum –

    Big booming doomy riffs spliced together with mid paced death metal drums and tremolo picking this is straight out of the Bolt Thrower playbook – hooky, crushing and lots of fun.
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  5. Hellpress –

    De lo poco malo de este “Behold The Unlighted” es que se queda corto. Solo tres temas, todos bajo el manto de una atmósfera doomish donde florece un bastión de aplastantes riffs, de esos que recuerdan al Death Metal de principios de los 90. Hay momentos que uno duda si esto es un disco de HEX o de ASPHYX, dudas si es una canción de BOLT THROWER o de la banda vizcaína. Quizás estos detalles hacen que este EP resulte atractivo a pesar de su brevedad.
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