{"id":486471,"date":"2026-02-20T00:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/486471\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T00:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T00:30:10","slug":"misotheist-de-pinte-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/486471\/","title":{"rendered":"Misotheist – De Pinte Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Ever shrouded in mystery, the enigmatic collective Misotheist<\/a> emerges from their icy realm to deliver succor to fans of metals black and arcane. De Pinte, the band\u2019s fourth release, roughly translates from Norwegian to \u2018The Tormented\u2019 or \u2018They Tormented,\u2019 a fitting appellation given the Trondheim troupe\u2019s fondness for tortured topics and twisted themes. At their core, Misotheist<\/a> takes the oppressive atmosphere of Selbst<\/a> and merges it with Mayhem<\/a>\u2019s pummeling impudence, then strategically adorns that union with subtle melodies and naked emotions that remind me of Decline of the I<\/a>. Mostly, though, Misotheist<\/a> sounds like Misotheist, and given Doom_et_al\u2019s brazen glazin\u2019 of their last couple albums, that\u2019s not a bad path to walk. Right?<\/p>\n

As with prior albums, Misotheist continues exploring the band\u2019s sonic landscape within the context they\u2019ve defined for themselves. Second-wave tempests reign supreme, broken up by leaden crawls and punctuated with antagonistic bouts of dissonance and harmony. Fans of the band won\u2019t be surprised at De Pinte\u2019s mix, once again donning the lo-fi trappings Misotheist is known for and imbuing the songs with buzz and crunch. With four tracks on De Pinte compared to the typical three, Misotheist manages their most accessible album to date by keeping the opening trio trim (for them, anyway) and comprising a tightly written side A. Overall, the refinement on De Pinte signals a keen band that understands the path to greater success is one of degrees.<\/p>\n

The first three tracks on De Pinte may be Misotheist\u2019s best material yet, spewing counterbalanced discord and melody over varied paces in concise doses. The guitar twangs in \u201cUnanswered Thrice\u201d drop a wistful anchor of melancholy that tugs at the heartstrings over furious riffing and a bludgeoning drum performance, and \u201cBlinded and Revealed\u201d rumbles at an unhinged gait similar to Panzerfaust<\/a>, injecting spidery leads over the blackened tumult beneath. It\u2019s \u201cKjetterdom,\u201d though, that stands out amongst on the A-side of the album, decelerating the momentum to an agonizing plod while the bass plays a pivotal melodic role that offsets serpentine guitar jangles. Throughout, the vocals cut and gut with what sounds like broken glass being ground in the back of someone\u2019s throat, engendering an uncomfortable brutality that works seamlessly with the music. In all, the front half of De Pinte is loaded with great moments and potent songwriting, setting the stage for Misotheist\u2019s longest song to date.<\/p>\n

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Though the heights of De Pinte surpass its predecessors, Misotheist hits a snag during the album\u2019s last leg. The key to De Pinte comes down to tension, and where the front of the album excels here, \u201cDe Pinte\u201d doesn\u2019t quite stick the landing. Swirling, hypnotic trems play over rigidly metered bass drum blasts, and odd cymbal splashes jar proceedings out of orbit and into an exciting, dangerous crash course. The musical dynamics expertly weave to and fro, adventurously shifting the song\u2019s velocity over a twenty-minute run that always shocks me with how fast it slips by. Misotheist\u2019s dedication to atmosphere and tension throughout \u201cDe Pinte\u201d is magnificent, and it\u2019s baffling when so much time gets spent forging tension to have De Pinte just\u2026 end. There\u2019s no big release. No catharsis. It might have been easier to look past if Misotheist hadn\u2019t committed the same sin at the end of Vessels by Which the Devil Is Made Flesh, too. Despite how great the rest of the album is, the lack of fulfillment leaves me hollow, and the impact is outsized since this is a listener\u2019s final impression.<\/p>\n

Make no mistake, Misotheist brings the goods with De Pinte, and any fan of metal should find plenty to like on it. Though I\u2019m disappointed with the lack of a fulfilling climax, I regularly find myself looking for forty minutes to sneak in another listen. Unquestionably great moments permeate the album, and while I\u2019m disappointed with its final, crucial juncture, Misotheist\u2019s latest is a must-listen in a month flush with quality releases. Don\u2019t miss it, or the choice could come back to torment you.<\/p>\n

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Rating: Very Good!
DR: 9 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Terratur Possessions<\/a>
Website: Bandcamp<\/a>
Releases Worldwide: February 20th, 2026<\/p>\n

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