# Voëmmr / Sanguine Relic Split Review
This 2018 split release on Harvest Of Death presents an intriguing collision between two distinct underground acts. Voëmmr and Sanguine Relic, both emerging from the contemporary extreme metal underground, showcase their contrasting approaches to heavy music across seven tracks that demonstrate surprising cohesion despite their different sonic territories.
Voëmmr contributes the first three tracks, establishing an atmospheric black metal foundation with their material. "Zaetrkaevr," "Zinum Zaxa Xul," and "Zpiritr Tenebrd" display the band's commitment to raw, lo-fi production values and dissonant guitar work characteristic of the genre. Their approach prioritizes texture and mood over conventional song structures, creating an immersive wall of sound that rewards patient listening.
Sanguine Relic takes over the B-side with their ambitious "Final Call Into Oblivion" trilogy, a three-part epic that stretches across the second half of the record. This extended composition reveals a band willing to embrace dynamic progression and compositional ambition. The three movements suggest a narrative arc, with the extended runtime allowing for genuine development and tonal variation.
The split format works particularly well here, as the contrasting aesthetics of both bands complement rather than compete with one another. Voëmmr's more abstract black metal sensibilities provide a suitable introduction to Sanguine Relic's more structured rock-influenced approach. For collectors seeking challenging underground metal that eschews mainstream accessibility, this Harvest Of Death release offers substantial replay value and genuine artistic merit within the contemporary extreme music landscape.
