Shrine of Insanabilis

This has proven to be one hell of a year for the black metal emerging out of central Europe, specifically Germany. It feels like it has become a monthly trend of mine to report some new, massive release from these particular regions that benefit us, and the respective genre, immensely. Well, make this no situation no different. With their debut album titled Disciples of the Void, Shrine of Insanabilis has created what is, all in all, an exceptional album that marks their place among the better black metal releases of 2015 so far.
Formed only this year in Karlsruhe, Germany, Shrine of Insanabilis have made it a point to keep their identifications veiled. I know it’s not uncommon for a black metal outfit to lurk below the surface and remain somewhat anonymous. Insanabilis takes this idea to another level. If you spend any significant time researching this band, it will all prove to be in vain. Their Facebook page lists no relevant information, and Metal Archives informs us that there are no actual members in this band. Literally none. And you know what? That anonymity is entirely for the benefit of this debut. Instead of wasting time focusing on the history of the musicians at work, you are instead manipulated into isolating with the music itself. And given the quality within these notes, it’s a strategy that only pays off in the end.
“Ein Bier… bitte.”
– Corey