★★★★☆
Why is the renown of Darkc3ll not greater?
Well, for one thing, the Queenslanders’ self-proclamation of being “not a product of the mainstream” keeps them undercover. Plus, once you hear Haunted Reality, you might just realise the world isn’t ready for such awesomeness as this.
The great gloom of Darkc3ll recently swept through town as part of their album tour, harnessing their own brand of hell-on-stage with a set of explosive new songs. These compositions cast a lens onto the world of industrial goth/shock rock, which should always be approached with caution.
Haunted Reality is a formidable balance of stuff you can really get down and dirty with. ‘Stab Me (With Your Crucifix)’, the album’s standout track, will get heads nodding and fists pumping with its bewitching lyrics and great production. And it doesn’t stop there – ‘Preacher’, ‘Creepshow’ and the rest are just one welcome smack in the face; a barrage of gothic lyrics, electronics and good old-fashioned metal.
Darkc3ll might well be up there with the Trent Reznors, Rob Zombies and Wednesday 13s of the world, and we should feel privileged that we can keep the lid on such a great Australian treasure. For now.
Darkc3ll’sHaunted Realityis available now throughRTD.
