Michael Idehall – Apokryphos (Digital/Vinyl Album – Ant-Zen)
The highly prolific Michael Idehall makes his return to Ant-Zen with his latest album. One thing is certain: this artist refuses to be confined to a single genre. Instead, he thrives on exploring a wide range of influences, and this time, he takes us back to the early ’80s Industrial/Experimental sound. The album feels grandiose, characterized by slow, thunderous percussion that forms its backbone. Idehall’s deep, growling vocals blend seamlessly into the mix, at times evoking the spirit of early works by The Swans. This raw, Industrial record stands out with its unique and evocative soundscapes, rekindling fond memories of the origins of Industrial music. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Star, Beast, Man, Fire”:
About Michael Idehall
Michael Idehall is a solo artist who mixes industrial, dark electronics, and ritual sound, and who has also recorded under the aliases Lowfood, Mikaru, and Yxan. Discogs lists him as a member of Amalthea, Äsping, GGR Betong, and Kadaver Fauna.
His early albums appeared on the Swedish labels Beläten and Belzebez, including “SOL” in 2012, “Svartkonster” in 2014, “Deep Code” in 2014, and “EGON” in 2015. He moved to Ant-Zen with “No Man’s Land” in 2016, followed by “Solar Symmetries” in 2016 and “Prophecies Of The Storm” in 2018, while “Machine Spirit Transmission” in 2017 and “Aion Reborn” in 2018 came out on Raubbau. In 2021 he took part in the Coil tribute compilation “Channeling The Solar Lodge”. “Apokryphos”, released in 2024, marks his return to Ant-Zen.
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