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.