The Satanic Path by Pentagram Home Video (Death Waltz Originals)

Pentagram Home Video returns with their sophomore record for Death Waltz Originals. Continuing the (satanic) path carved out on their debut LP 'Who's Out There', broody analog electronics weave in between a thumping kick drum and snares that can snap a back at 50 paces. What Pentagram does with the 80's infused synth template is give it space to breathe. His music is as much about what's happening in between the bass stabs as the actual melodies themselves, which gives his music an other worldly feel; the only artist you could even mildly compare him too is Pye Corner Audio. In a world full of retro synth merchants PHV stands out because there is no hint of cheesy '80s revisionism here: the music is dark, foreboding, and very eerie indeed.

Mondo Exclusive: Clear Purple with solid black color in color 180g vinyl, housed inside a 425gsm spot varnish sleeve. Includes a download code.

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