Faetooth – München, Hansa 39

In the organizer's words:

Faetooth from Los Angeles make "Fairy Doom": an eclectic mix of doom metal, sludge and shoegaze. From captivating melodies to guttural screams, Faetooth's music evokes an ominous atmosphere and offers glimpses into their mysterious realm. Following the recent release of the wildly beautiful track "Death of Day", Faetooth return with their second album "Labyrinthine".

"Labyrinthine" is an emotive, haunting, unsettling vision full of introspection. This is exemplified by their new track "White Noise". "White Noise" was born from a diary entry and is a relentless and intense reflection on inner turmoil. We are often drawn to the familiar, even when we don't realize we're striving for it. It's an emotional turmoil that carries with it hard truths that lie heavy on the heart. Guitarist Ari May mentions, "Playing the song always transports me back to a certain place, if only for a brief moment."

From deeply intimate to explosively cathartic moments, Faetooth's latest work is characterized by their unmistakable blend of ethereal, clear and booming vocals, fuzzy guitars and pounding rhythms. Following 2022's 'Remnants of the Vessel', the trio continue to explore sounds ranging from gliding to grinding, from the rhythmic grunge of 'Death of Day' to the bittersweet melodies of 'October'. As Faetooth takes on a new, softer, more intimate tone, it unleashes even more emotional rawness. Themes of loss, self-pity, personal relationships and more take center stage in singles like "Hole" and "White Noise." This new intimate balance doesn't dilute their palpable intensity; rather, it's reframed to offer listeners a haunting yet delicate atmosphere, layered with entrancing textures that build to explosive climaxes.

Like the ancient myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth, "Labyrinthine" is at its core a deeply personal, shrouded monster of an album; it's a winding, laborious labyrinth to a delicate center not yet fully prevalent in Faetooth's mystical and metaphorical universe.