One of the constant challenges in writing about music is coming up with different ways of describing the sensations provoked by sound. When the music is unusually vibrant and exhilarating, as this song is, it’s an even bigger challenge; the same old overused words can diminish the message. That’s one reason we always try to include the music streams. But of course these challenges won’t stop me from trying.

The song we’re premiering in this post is “The Descent“, one of five explosive tracks on First Desekration, which is the debut demo by the French band Funeral Desekrator. It will be released next month on tape by Atavism Records. If you’re looking for a scorching new blast of black thrash, this will fix you up. Continue reading »