“The opening salvo of Lycus’ first proper album, Tempest, is a lot to take in. It pays fitting tribute to fellow Oaklandites Noothgrush and Asunder with its listless tempo and mournful atmosphere, but this young quintet has something more distinct to offer as well. It’s difficult to make a subgenre like funeral doom feel fresh and vital, but Lycus are trying their damnedest to do just that. A stron”
