Lycantrophilia’s The Tyranny Of Decay is a ferocious, atmospheric plunge into the void, solidifying this German/French duo as a force in modern extreme metal. Released October 3, 2025 (via Bandcamp and digital platforms), this 8-track full-length—led by composer/multi-instrumentalist Isegrimm (aka Nicolas Muller) and featuring the versatile, abyssal vocals of D.M. (from Helioss, Gravefields, Celestial Swarm)—pushes their signature sound to new heights: melodic black metal fused with melodic death metal, drenched in symphonic layers, spectral keys, and raw aggression.Kicking off with the relentless “Carnivorous Forest,” the album wastes no time unleashing blasting tremolo riffs, ferocious screams, and soaring melodic leads that evoke the icy fury of Dissection or early Dimmu Borgir, but with a sharper, more modern edge—think blackened melodic death akin to Be’lakor or Wolves in the Throne Room, infused with gothic/symphonic twists. Tracks like “When the Stars Beg for Silence,” “Sung Through the Maw of Nothingness,” and “Litany Beneath the Rotting Moon” bring hypnotic atmosphere: clean guitars, piano, orchestral strings, chanting, and throat-singing create eerie, cinematic builds before erupting into crushing intensity. The conceptual core—decay as an inescapable universal law, exploring death, transience, and existential rot—ties it all together without feeling forced, giving the aggression real emotional weight.Production is sharp and dynamic, letting the ravenous guitars, feral vocals, and shadowy keys breathe while maintaining that cathedral-of-shadows vibe. It’s ambitious and diverse—each song stands out, avoiding repetition while staying unmistakably Lycantrophilia. Not overly technical or groundbreaking in reinvention, but the blend of beauty and oppression, energy and darkness, hits hard and lingers.A standout in the 2025 extreme scene, especially for fans craving melodic extremity with atmospheric depth—think the blackened melodic death of acts like Insomnium, Horizon Ignited, or even touches of symphonic black like Cradle of Filth’s heavier moments, but fiercer and more feral. If you’re into prowling the nocturnal frontier of metal, this is essential.Summon the decay and let it consume you.Overall rating: 8.5/10
Ambitious, diverse, and relentlessly atmospheric—Lycantrophilia’s strongest work yet, balancing melody, brutality, and existential dread with killer execution. Germany/France black/death rising. #TheTyrannyOfDecay #Lycantrophilia #MelodicBlackMetal #BlackenedDeathMetal #GermanMetal #FrenchMetal #NewRelease #ExtremeMetal