We’re absolutely delighted to be welcoming Yellow Eyes back to Roadburn. When their latest album, Confusion Gate, dropped out of the fog as a surprise release on Halloween, we were already on board. Here at Roadburn HQ we have long been fans of the work of the Skarstad brothers (see also: Sunrise Patriot Motion), and Confusion Gate has only served to further cement our devotion to Yellow Eyes.
This is black metal that subverts expectations without being contrary. There’s no icy lo-fi production here; the denseness of the record, the intricacies of the sound are what make it so compelling and such a suffocating, sinister listen. It retains a rawness that adds to the urgency of the songs, but the attention to detail never slips. Synth embellishments and field recordings add further dynamics to their distinctive take on black metal. Glorious all round, we’re sold.
Yellow Eyes comment: “We’ve been asked a few times about our new record and how we see it in relation to everything else we’ve released. The most concise answer is that we’ve played a lot of shows in between. The stage has helped us figure out what works. We are honored to have been invited back to one of our favorite stages in the world, Roadburn. We’ll see you in April. Thank you.”
We can’t wait to welcome Yellow Eyes back to Roadburn,this time as a five piece allowing their synth-augmented sound to truly bloom. Use the time wisely between now and then to decipher the master’s murmur and unravel the mysteries contained within Confusion Gate.
– Becky Laverty
