Mother - II

Post-black metal band Mother Delivers an Intensely Crafted Musical Journey. From the quiet shores of Ostend, Belgium, emerges a band whose sound is as relentless and vast as the North Sea itself. Their music, much like their coastal hometown, is a study in contrasts - tranquil melodies giving way to towering walls of sound, gentle introspection swept away by waves of raw power. In 2020, Mother released their debut album, I, a single composition with immersive storytelling. The album was a journey, one that flowed seamlessly from beginning to end, inviting the listener to lose themselves in the narrative. Now, Mother returns with II, the highly anticipated sequel that promises to pull audiences even deeper into their world. II is not merely a follow-up; it is the continuation of a grand, overarching story that began with I. Just like its predecessor, II was written as one continuous piece, meant to be experienced in a single sitting. "Growing up, we listened to a lot of concept albums," Tuur Soete explains, reflecting on the band's influences. "The Ocean Collective, Uneven Structure, Tesseract - these bands created albums that were more than just collections of songs. They were cohesive, immersive experiences. For Mother, writing in this way came naturally. I tend to compose long passages of music that evolve within a broader musical arc, so the idea of a single composition album was a perfect fit for us." "It's an interesting exercise," Tuur notes, "to maintain tension over a long period while ensuring the music remains compelling. We strive to find the balance between what we want to express musically and lyrically, letting certain passages play out longer than others might, but always keeping the story moving forward."

Genre: Post Metal / Black Metal / Drone