The UK quartet Conjurer stands as one of the prime examples of what modern extreme metal should sound like when it embraces progression. Since their crushing debut Mire (2018), this Midlands outfit has been dismantling genre boundaries with breathtaking ease. They blend the density of sludge, the despair of doom, and the aggression of post-hardcore, all wrapped in a technically precise package.
A key element of their sound is relentless dynamics and the dual vocal attack of Dan Nightingale and Brady Deeprose, switching between guttural roars and hysterical shrieks. Conjurer can be as crushing as a landslide, yet on their latest record, Páthos, they proved they can also master chilling atmospheres and the calm before the storm. This isn't music for the faint of heart; it is a sonic assault that is physically exhausting and emotionally dismantling. If you are looking for a band that defines the future of heavy music, you cannot miss this set.
