Voidkind is the 3^rd full length album by Scottish progressive sludge outfit Dvne. I have actually been waiting for this album for a while, as Voidkind opens well. ‘Summa Blasphemia’ has a distinctly pressing riff, but the coolest part of it is the keys, provided by latest band member Maxime Keller.it was on my list of list of albums to check out way before release date, so I was happy to receive this in for a one-listen review.

Perhaps the best thing about Dvne is the juxtaposition of the growled vocals and the crisp, clean vocals. This sets the band apart from its contemporaries like Mastodon. It almost gives a sense of danger to the tracks, subtle hints of unease in alongside the progressive goodness.

support the hook-laden riff. An immediate point is scored.

At the heart of it all, Dvne are a prog band. Yes, they veer into the sludge/post-metal arena, but Voidkind has a plethora of intricate riffs, some repetitive throughout the tracks, but with rampant heaviness inserted at various points in the song, such as ‘Elenora’. The repetition is captivating at times, and you definitely begin to lose yourself before the aggression shakes you out your stupor.

All of the 5-piece band stand up, the vocals are great and the riffs are abundant. But it is the drums of Dudley Tait that stand out in a number of tracks. ‘Samartae’ is the track that really makes you sit up and notice, driving the song forward with precision and a sense of tact. Excellent!

I have been looking forward to this release for a while now, and it has not disappointed. Dvne are band that should be on your radar, and Voidkind is an album that could be your first introduction to a band with the ability to be huge.

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