(written by Islander)

Sev Lezu is a relatively new bi-coastal U.S. black metal band whose three members are drummer, vocalist, lyricist, and producer Sasha Stroud (Belexum, Onw), guitarist Melissa Moore (Crossspitter, Sonja), and bassist FW (Manat). Their debut album Blood Conscript also includes a guitarist/songwriter guest appearance by Mia Priest (ex-Impiety) on the track “Corpse Step”.

Some or all of those names should grab the attention of listeners based on the music of their other bands. But if there’s any justice in the world (and of course that’s as rare as hen’s teeth), the “Grinding, Melodic Black Death”  of Seb Lezu should grab just as much attention.

Here’s how the press materials describe the band’s musical intersections: Continue reading »