Enthauptung – Buffalo
Black Metal
A
dark and aggressive blend of misery and nostalgia, Enthauptung (German for decapitation)
are Western New York’s best black metal band.
Atmospheric, foreboding, but not overly abrasive, Enthauptung have been
performing in the region the past few years creating some of the most memorable
live experiences for metal fans. The
band self-released two EPs, Paths
Forgotten (2013) and A Forming Void
(2014), subsequent full-length, Adirondack
(2015), and are currently working on their second album.
Initially
influenced by U.S. black metal bands like Ash Borer and Wolves in the Throne
Room, Enthauptung’s new material also includes dissonant, intense, aggressive
elements influenced by bands like Goreguts and Ulcerate, to contrast the melody
and atmosphere. They want to take atmospheric,
melodic U.S. style black metal and make it more unpredictable, utilizing
repetition, yet not lingering on the same idea for 5 minutes.
When
experiencing live music, everyone has their own interpretation of what they see
and hear, but Enthauptung wants to create a shared experience. The band uses stage props, burns candles and
incense, trying to hit as many senses as they can to give you more of a
distinct memorable performance. They
even create full experiences like the dimly-lit black metal show at the
abandoned grain silos in Buffalo, during the start of winter 2015. An unforgettable event for everyone who
attended.
Enthauptung
are currently writing new material, focusing on the concept of the album as a
whole, as well as the individual songs. The
new recording will be uncomfortable, straying away from predictability. Familiar elements will hit harder, staying
aggressive while blending their trademark sound. While the band welcomes label support, they have
plans to release the new album themselves. NYC fans can catch Enthauptung performing live
in Brooklyn, this July at Lucky 13.