Nerv – Vergentis In Senium (2015)

Hailing from France, today we have a very unique band that pushes the limits of Post-Metal, Post-Hardcore and Math Metal, creating a very unique and devastating mixture. Nerv delivers seven relentless tracks in “Vergentis In Senium”. Perfectly crafted for fans of bands like Neurosis and Dysrhythmia, this is one very powerful release that will rattle your senses.

Opening with the punishing wall of riffs in “Cathars” we brace ourselves for a brutal and nihilistic release. The vocals are very similar to Neurosis and the overall sense of urge in songs like “Tortures” has a Dysrhythmia edge to it. The band does a great job in crafting complex song structures, leaving the listener puzzled and always expecting something different.

Things start to get very weird with the deranged “Savonarole” and its convoluted jazzy patterns and use of a sax. This track reminded us a bit of Norway’s Shining and their crazy antics on the album “Blackjazz”. The band continues to amaze listeners with crafty tracks like “Captive” and “Martyr”, which mix very odd tempos, crushing guitars and very harsh vocals, all coming together brilliantly in total chaos and destruction.

Closing this release with the dreamy and atmospheric “Suffer”, the band really leaves on a disturbing and yet exciting note. Nerv has managed to release one very unique and dissonant release that combines complex musical genres in a very cohesive and interesting way. If you ever wondered how a combined Neurosis with Shining and Dysrhythmia would sound, then be sure to check out “Vergentis In Senium”. This release is only for those that like very experimental and chaotic music that comes together very bizarrely, so be warned if you have a closed mind.

Label: Self-released

Release: February 2nd, 2015

Genre: Math Metal / Post-Hardcore / Post-Metal

Country: France