Despite being the first time I’ve crossed their path, Manchester’s black/death metal outfit Necronautical is far from being a newcomer to the party. Having been plying their dark-hearted trade in various guises since their inception in 2010, the band have just dropped their fourth offering, Slain In The Spirit, and a more immaculate display of black metal soaked brutality I’ve yet to hear. Having caught the early part of their set at Bloodstock Open Air last week, I was already anticipating what was to come from the Manchester band but nothing can prepare you for the epic onslaught that is opener “Ritual & Recursion.” A haunting explosion of symphonic-drenched fury, this tone-setter for the rest of the record really puts you in the mood for an exquisite listen. Through “Occult Ec...
