Negative Plane: The word, a name uttered in the darkness.

Some of listeners search for something radically emergent and fresh in music, but it must be at least well-balanced. Those bands can’t be against experiments, especially when bands succeed and validate themselves as the things go with Ulcerate or Deathspell Omega. But according to practice, most of experimental representations we are having today in Death and Black metal don’t present any seriousness and durability. Nevertheless, each one runs his own path, said by Odem. The advent of synthesizers, electronic music and the use of computers, has enabled for some very interesting creation of sounds and has brought with it, beautiful sonic textures and layers of audible dimensions otherwise not possible to create…and in some cases, very ugly textures. This is true of every genre of music but it’s important to know that technology isn't the destination but the road to reaching good music. Since any besotted aficionados can take the technological advancement and start a band, sometimes it kills the true craft. Too many bands are doing everything perfectly on the click to the point where the entire album might as well be programmed but what really makes up a band? A band is made up of individuals with similar goals and a common vision, driven by a higher force towards creating true art.

Negative Plane, calling them simply black metal fails to describe how versatile they are. Negative Plane, a black metal entity from New York. Formed in 2002 in Florida as duo. When its comes to Negative Plane's music, its not simply black metal as the band gives serious importance to innovations as they risen from a sea of cacophony and darkness. Negative Plane consists Diego Garcia on Bass, Bestial Devotion on drums and Nameless Void on Guitar and vocals. They are not caged in bone, flesh and blood. They are the spirits of the void. They gather all as one as Negative Plane. Negative Plane is a band that possesses the capabilities to forge a path of their own making. Since the day they were spawned in Florida their aim was not purely to celebrate the ancient black metal cult but yes black metal is purely a celebration of Satan through music and the roles of black metal musicians are composing the most hateful odes to the Lord, not to be cool and become popular. Their philosophy stands for the chaos, eternal void, and death.

Impatiently waiting for their next release, hope they will release something in next year but these souls are busy with their other promising acts. Nameless Void (Ed Miller) plays in Occultation as guitarist and backing vocals. Occultation are occult doom metal band formed in 2010 and released debut album in last year through Profound Lore Records. I say that the band is similar to Negative Plane. Give a listen to - Three & Seven. Diego Garcia plays in Ominous Resurrection.  Its an unholy atmospheric black metal group with old school feeling with many influences raging from bands like Samael, Necromantia, Beherit among others. Released a self-titled demo two years ago besides re-released on Cd in February 2013 with a different cover and an additional instrumental intro track 'Precatio'. Ominous Resurrection is a slowly burning band that will get a good attention soon. O.R. Bestial Devotion also runs a black metal project called Funeral Presence. A piece band from New York. He released a self-titled demo in 2011 through The Ajna Offensive.

Negative Plane since 2006: a strikingly crafted album entitled ‘Et In Saecula Saeculorum’ was ecstatic and genuine, the album totally surprised me in many ways as it crawls in my mind and stays there. The album was something special and the band has a unique musical vision. The debut album might be the years of research and writing and hailed black metal aficionados those who experience it. There are rare moments when the album actually reminds you of that immensely enjoyable Mortuary Drape yore, though in the long listen it does not turn out to be a patch on those classic tunes. They do try to not sound exactly like anyone else but they definitely have been inspired by great acts such as Merciful Fate, Morbid Angel or Ved Buens Ende. They are absolutely brilliant and unique but people usually make comparisons with Mortuary Drape but I don't really give a thumb up to that. I’m sure some people can hear strong traces of these bands in their music, but they still don’t sound exactly like any one band. Can't really come up with one band that is similar to Negative Plane. They use their musical abilities to create the darkest sound and feeling possible, and it doesn't matter whether a riff is complex or simple. Nameless Void said to Imhotep that he's a huge fan of the early Nocturnus and could safely name that as an influence on his playing.

The band keeps you hooked on to the album right from the very start. The Chaos Before the Light is just brilliant. There are seven majestic tracks on this uncommon record which run nearly a hour long. Staring into Abyss, Advent of the Beast are exceptional. "Stare deep into the layers of the Abyss, feel the deathly chill as it stares back at you. It will reminds you German philosopher and classical scholar F. Nietzsche. Later you might be left wondering what is happening but as the album reaches in its ultimate chaos, you will be left mesmerized. Each track has its own moments, its own ideas. Each idea is so subtly and thoughtfully expressed. The overall experience listen this album actually raises weird thoughts in mind. They'd rather utilize a variety of tempos and turn the song into something new. I loved it. This album is such a masterpiece. Always an enjoyable listening experience.This proves that Negative Plane is another impeccable band which is trying to be exceptional in the genre with much élan.

Negative Plane grabbed my attention two years back when I was enlightened “Stained Glass Revelations”. With a debut release Negative Plane already built some sort of fame in the underground circles of black metal. The sophomore album Stained Glass Revelations could have been a precious little gem and does have a fucking quality to it and turned out to be an appealing record. They bestowed it upon us a unique impression unlike any other album. Their second long-anticipated full-length album was released on Invictus Production. It’s not completely different what they have portrayed in the past. Stained Glass Revelations was a natural musical progression from their first album and it took over three years to write. They have added bells and clean vocals in certain parts to enhance the atmosphere. It took a long time to get it recorded and get the artwork done for Stained Glass…

They would much rather has one great album every few years than release mediocre albums just for the sake of having something out every year. The lyrics for The One And The Many are tailored to match each riff, and would not work at all for The Number of the Word since the riffs don’t match and the feeling of that song is different and according to band that "there are a lot of black and death metal, where bands just add lyrics haphazardly to music that sounds nothing like what the words are saying". The otherworldly atmosphere, dark sounds and weave them into voids of riffs where an unmistakable combination of sophistication and primitive black metal character come together like nothing before. Complex, hypnotic, warped and surreal sound intricate, and ringing with the utter chaos of fulfilling cymbal abuse and rigid rhythms are just pure. Particularly Lamentations and Ashes transports me to an indescribable state. That's not something you expect from a typical black metal album, but Negative Plane aren't a typical black metal band. This duo is obviously extremely skilled in a technical sense as it’s not about showing off their technical skills. It’s about writing good songs that always will be remembered. Almost every song of Negative Plane is good. A treat to our senses.