Drastus

The Profile

Drastus is a French solo project (the guitarist of CYT) from Loire-Atlantique. The debut album Roars From The Old Serpent's Paradise (2005) mixes black metal, depressive atmospheres, dark-ambient passages and industrial elements.

Listed in reviews as a solo project by the guitarist of CYT originating from Loire-Atlantique, France. Debut album released in 2005 and noted for integrating electronics with metallic riffing and fast drum-machine rhythms.

Drastus is a French solo project (guitarist of CYT) whose 2005 debut Roars From The Old Serpent's Paradise blends black metal, depressive atmospheres, dark-ambient instrumentals and industrial textures. The album's guitar work and originality are praised; the record contains seven tracks with at least four highlighted as standouts. Critics note strong integration of electronics and riffs, fast drum-machine rhythms and a low, dirty vocal style. Weaknesses mentioned include uneven vocals and underdeveloped ambient/instrumental sections.