Abruptum

Swedish extreme duo centered on the figures known as It (vocals) and Evil (instruments). Known for harsh dark-ambient/black-metal experiments and provocative presentation.

Reviews on DeBaser describe Abruptum as a Swedish duo featuring It (vocals) and Evil (instruments). Evil is identified in the reviews as Morgan from Marduk. The group's recordings mix black-metal elements, extensive use of keyboards/samplers and noise/ambient textures. According to the reviews: Obscuritatem Advoco Amplectere Me consists of two ~25-minute tracks; In Umbra Malitiae Ambulabo, In Aeternum In Triumpho Tenebraum is presented as a single ~60-minute piece released on Euronymous's Deathlike Silence; De Profundis Mors Vas Cousumet contains three pieces, two of which are described as recordings of noises, with the title track previously appearing on a 1995 Euronymous tribute.

DeBaser hosts three reviews of Abruptum focusing on their early, chaotic dark-ambient black metal and later, more calculated work. Critics praise the raw despair of early releases while noting repetition and loss of atmosphere on subsequent records. The reviews emphasise atmosphere, extremity and provocative performance lore.

For:Fans of experimental black metal, dark ambient, noise and extreme underground music.