Review: Black September/ Thou- Thrive & Decay (Split)

Black September/ Thou- Thrive & Decay (Split)

(Self released)

Here’s a quick look at a two song, self-released split from Black September and Thou. First up is “Under The Rising” from Black September, a sludge driven and mid-paced outfit from Chicago, Illinois. Upon listening to the track, the obvious comparisons to Black September would be a collision between Outlaw Order (the up tempo version of Eyehategod) and Soilent Green with a blackened death metal influence present, as well. Also noteworthy are the vocals from Jen Pickett, although the fact that the vocals are from a woman are not noticeable. A good song and it is worth noting that Black September have an EP under their collective belts, but are unsigned and have yet to issue a debut full-length. Certainly, the exposure that Black September garner with this split with Thou, an established band, should result in a signing. I look forward to their debut full-length.

Rounding out the split is “Smoke Pigs” from Thou, another sludge laden act from Louisiana that have already issued a debut full-length. That album, “Peasant”, was issued on the always anxiety inducing Autopsy Kitchen Records, and I gave the album a generally positive review awhile back. “Smoke Pigs” is a bit more up tempo than the tracks presented on “Peasant”, and sounds even closer to Outlaw Order/ Eyehategod than Black September.

Both of the bands on this split are promising, and I look forward to future releases from each. I urge you to check out audio samples from each at their respective band pages below.

Black September MySpace (Official)

Thou MySpace (Official)

I also note the following, once again...

Born December 25th, 1642 (Julian Calendar)...