If there is any good news in the extreme music scene lately, it is that many emerging bands are leaving ample room for experimentation. Recently, metal has managed to break away from its ancient, ridiculous stereotypes, achieving a qualitatively high level of experimentation—even in its rawest forms. Athanatos (or rather Ruin, the enigmatic and dark figure pulling the strings from above) have not given any of this the slightest consideration. Instead, they remain staunchly anchored to the great classics of the past, though they successfully reconfigure them in an often innovative and captivating way. Beneath the grotesque theatricality and the imitation of the Scandinavian Second Wave scene lies a surprisingly firm sense of order. The central figure of the project goes by the name of Ruin, who composes and plays all of the band's tracks (with rare exceptions), relying on a live lineup of musicians for performances. The origin of Ruin's project and musical career dates back to 2...
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