In the ever-evolving panorama of heavy music, MY DILIGENCE shines brightly with their latest opus, DEATH.HORSES.BLACK. This album is a testament to the band’s relentless pursuit of innovation and marks a pivotal moment in their journey, presenting a tapestry woven from the darkest threads of psychedelic rock, post-metal, and a refreshing of shoegaze solemnity. Hailing from Brussels, the trio—comprising Cédric Fontaineon vocals and guitar, François Peeters on guitar, and Gabriel Marlier on drums—has sculpted a sonic monument that is both majestically towering and intimately introspective.
Produced by Francis Caste in the cryptic confines of the Sainte-Marthe studio in Paris, DEATH.HORSES.BLACK. emerges not just as an album but as a meticulously crafted experience. Each track unfolds like a chapter in an epic, where the dense and deliberate compositions seek to envelop and transport the listener to realms of both despair and hope. The clarity of production here is key; every echo and delay is wielded with precision, enhancing MY DILIGENCE‘s musical narrative rather than merely serving as aesthetic garnish.
Tracks such as the opening salvo offer a complex cocktail of aggressive riffs and ethereal harmonics, setting a tone that is both viscerally powerful and introspective. This album navigates the darkly poetic with finesse, treating subjects of betrayal, devotion, and existential angst not with on-the-nose literalism but with a nuanced brush that colors emotions in shades of grey and black.
Notably, the band’s genius lies in their ability to conjure a colossal sound that belies their trio formation. The dual-guitar assault supported by an arsenal of amplifiers, coupled with Marlier‘s rhythmic wizardry on the drums, creates a soundscape that’s both expansive and deeply immersive. The effects aren’t just for show; they’re integral to the storytelling, adding layers of meaning and emotion to the tightly woven fabric of the music.
On stage and in the studio, MY DILIGENCE proves that their craft goes beyond mere performance; it’s an invitation to a voyage, a sonic odyssey that promises and delivers a considerable impact. With DEATH.HORSES.BLACK., they not only continue their trajectory into the vanguard of progressive stoner rock but also venture forth into new, uncharted waters, inviting listeners to cast off their moorings and join them in exploration.
DEATH.HORSES.BLACK. represents a significant chapter in MY DILIGENCE‘s evolving saga. It encapsulates the band’s growth, their fearless experimentation with genre, and their commitment to creating a sound that is uniquely their own. In this album, they achieve a rare alchemy—melding the heavy and the etheric into a cohesive, compelling whole.
Rating this album anything less than a 9.5/10 would be an understatement of its grandeur and depth. DEATH.HORSES.BLACK. is not just an album to be listened to; it’s an experience to be inhabited, a realm to be explored, and ultimately, a journey to be undertaken. In this latest release, MY DILIGENCE transcends; they do not merely perform music, they conjure worlds.
MY DILIGENCE ‘DEATH.HORSES.BLACK. Tracklisting:
1 Death 5:44
2 Horses 5:31
3 Black 6:17
4 Auspicious 5:44
5 Interlude ( The Bridle and the Bit ) * 4:24
6 Allodiplogaster Sudhausi 10:37
7 Lucid Alley 5:14
8 Sacred Anchor 5:23
(*Bonus track)
Band line up
Cédric Fontaine – Vocals, Guitar
François Peeters – Guitar
Gabriel Marlier – Drums
Discography:
My Diligence (S/T) (2015)
Sun Rose (2018)
The Matter, Form and Power (2022)
Death.Horses.Black. (2024 – Listenable)
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