Mother Augusta is an Italian black metal band. They're one of the more pleasant surprises I've come across thanks to this column. However, their appeal is, shall we say, limited. Allow me to explain. I'm currently listening to Low Lights, the band's most recent full-length album. Certain tracks could pass for 90's-style alternative rock...with black metal retches anyway. The bulk of the record is mid-paced. That's alright with me. I realize that most metalheads would disagree, but I don't need a tune like "Pills" to launch into blast mode to keep my ears mollified. If there were any doubts as to Mother Augusta's intentions, the "Similar Artists" tab on their Metal Archives page is littered with depressive black metal acts. That's probably going to circumscribe their listener base or at least put a check on it. It shouldn't, but you know it will. And it's a shame because if you ask me, Mother Augusta delivers.
To date, these gentlemen have released an EP and two studio albums. I hear a little bit of Forgotten Tomb, which can only be a good thing. Highly recommended.
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