Helsinki band Masquerade is an interesting mix of genres. They somehow gel early Banshees, post-punk Arctic Flowers, the dark psychedelic goth of Rakta, and melodic ‘90s alternative a la Jane’s Addiction “Three Days” into a perfect tincture. All quiet, all storm. Heavy bass, dark winding melodies, and Siouxsie vocals have a haunting effect. Trippy ending of choir echoes of drummer boy add to the overall euro darkness. –Camylle Reynolds
https://masqueraded.bandcamp.com/album/ritual
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