Drawing us in with a deep and enigmatic bass performance with a cerebral and dimensional electric guitar, The Skeksis open Rashomon with intrigue and charisma.
The opus switches up to a high octane energy, with glitched nuances as we join The Skeksis on a dynamic and subversive journey. Rashomon, which means dispute in Japanese, features a screamo-adjacent vocal delivery, and needless to say, we are mesmerised.
We appreciate the philosophical and metaphorical depth that the lyrics convey, and the authentic and vulnerable nature of the sonic output form the band. The overall experience is cathartic and we can imagine experiencing this live would simply be out of this world.
We learn that after 27 years, the hardcore deathrock band from Agoura Hills have reformed to perform some live dates and reissue their album Relapse digitally! This really proves their timeless nature, as the soundscape works perfectly for today’s listeners.
Dubbing their sound “Bauhaus meets Fugazi”, the reformation of the group is akin to finding a time capsule.Their first reunion show is at Cobalt Cafe Reunion this Saturday April 1 at Ziggy’s Hotel in West Hollywood!