#karloff

Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change.

The Infected Dead - slight redo

Starring Ada Wong and Albert Wesker, based on the poster for The Walking Dead (1936)

BORIS KARLOFF TALES OF MYSTERY #82 (Gold Key, 1978)

Karloff - Revered by Death

Black Metal/Punk from Oldenburg, Germany

KARLOFF return with their second album, ‘Revered by Death’. ‘Revered by Death’ is certainly the logical continuation of ‘The Appearing’. The same leaden stomp is present here, but the tempos KARLOFF run through are undeniably more atmospheric and darker; if it weren't for the feeling of suppressed violence, LP#2 could almost be described as ‘muddy’. Fortunately, none of the energy is lost, as KARLOFF's old-fashioned evil takes an even darker turn, while the tempos seem a little more restrained. This darkness is further enhanced by chorus effects, which are once again used tastefully and hint at a post-punk influence that could become even more prominent in the future; impressive proof of this is the deathrock instrumental ‘On Weathered Altar’. As it stands, Revered by Death more than lives up to its lofty title, with KARLOFF's heaviness coming less from the volume or distortion they employ and more from the overall feel of their songwriting: powerful, but with a deeper gloom and darkness. Ghouls and ghosts, thugs and thieves: KARLOFF are back and calling on you to be Revered by Death!

1. A Pessimistic Soaring 02:52 Show lyrics 2. Die Wiederkehr der Dunkelei 03:05 3. When the Flames Devour You All 05:53 4. On Weathered Altar 04:08 5. Prince of Parasites 02:47 6. Regicide 03:52 7. Crown Cult Fate 02:30 8. Elisabetha's Revenge 04:52

Release date: January 23rd, 2026 via @dyingvictimsproductions