Sigh are a Japanese extreme metal band. Most of their lyrics are English, if that matters to you. They had their start in the black metal scene (though, I don't know how hardcore the bm scene in Japan ever was) and since then they've tried their best to be something different, and to much success. Their latest release, In Somniphobia, enforces many bits totally unrelated to what we commonly group black metal into. In fact, Sigh's more recent material has all been closer to avant-garde metal than anything - unExpect and Akphaeyza. They've brought up melodies by way of piano, saxophone, and plenty of other things as well.
The unfortunate truth about all bands mentioned though, is that upon hearing them the first time I am surprised and amazed and I go crazy for them, and every listen after that less so. As well, it takes a very specific mood, which is only available in a very small window, for me to really enjoy this type of extreme metal to the best of my ability. This is a really cool release and I like it a lot, but it just isn't consistently enjoyable, or practical.
Tier: 3 [Good Shit]
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