29th June, 2026
Domini Inferi
'Reversed Prayers'
Domini Inferi from the Netherlands delivers a quality experimental album, dripping with evil while it slowly but surely pulls you down into the void. It is a suffocating wall of filth, noise and devotion to the old ways where atmosphere matters just as much as the chaotic violence.
It's not clean, no modern musings and it definitely won't make you comfortable.
It's raw, primitive, ritualistic black metal that sits firmly in that abyss. But there is extra elements within that elevate this above others...
"Eternal Wrath Of Darkness" opens like the beginning of some incantation ritual, gearing you up for the repressive weight of thundering drums going at full-speed,
harsh cavernous vocals and relentless guitars that come blasting in with no patience and no mercy.
The swirling assault continues throughout the song with almost no reprieve until the ending brings in those choral moments that feel like something is being summoned post ritual.
"Violent Storm of Demonic Might" shows how effective this one man solo act can be when hit with something more than just a wall of sound.
It moves from a visceral blastbeat section into a haunting groove that is so hypnotic. That kind of transition is where the album works best: not just speed for the sake of speed, but that sense of being pulled into something darker and more possessed.
Have a listen to the album below while you read ->
Nearly every song starts and ends with some sort of low-frequency drone, industrial loop, or ritualistic noise, which gives the whole album a grimy, cursed continuity. There are experimental elements scattered throughout, along with dissonant guitar riffing, particularly on the third track "Towards the Gates of Perdition."
The vocals are perfectly full-throated and heavily treated with echo, reverb, distortion, the delivery of the vocals is well executed too. The production is exactly what you would expect, dense, no room to breathe, no real let-up. It is murky, cold and hostile.
The title track "Reversed Prayers" has one of the best intros I have heard in a while. The unnerving bass line is absolutely excellent, while the synths lie heavy and thick over everything, smothering the listener before the perfect drumbeat comes in to set the scene. Honestly, if the album had more moments like this, I am not sure I would be able to sleep at night. It is definitely one of the strongest tracks here, focused and heavy.
The same goes for "Those Who Honor The Devil". When the synth section hits, it feels like the black metal version of the soundtrack from Doom: demonic, industrial and ready to collapse in on itself. These moments give the album another layer beyond standard raw black metal worship. There is a black industrial pulse underneath parts of this record and when it comes through, it works extremely well and feels unsettling.
"Crypt of the Cursed Saints" is another highlight and a strong way to end the album. Again, the intro brings in those great bass-type lines, while the crushed-up vocals sound like they belong in a horror film.
This is the first track where I really felt the black industrial tag come fully into view. The creepy wailing of a woman appearing every now and again, the drone soundscapes building and building and the final
stretch of experimental noise all help the album close on a disturbing note.
Reversed Prayers is raw, primitive black metal with enough industrial rot and ritual atmosphere to make it stand out. At its best, it feels violent, hypnotic and genuinely evil, with moments where the bass, synths and noise elements elevate the whole thing into something far more unnerving. A strong oppressive album for anyone who likes their black metal cold, cavernous and crawling with demonic intent.
