Release Date: March 17th 2026. Record Label: Self Released. Formats: DD
Vulnerant Omnes Ultima Necat - Tracklisting
A Deadlock
Vulnerant Omnes Ultima Necat
Members
Nico Beemster - Drums
Ferry Vermeeren - Bass
Esma Larabi - Guitar & Vocals
Review
Doomgaze/Stoner Metallers Prophets Of Thwaites return with their crushing new EP Vulnerant Omnes Ultima Necat which offers two tracks running around thirteen minutes in length. This EP sees the band offer a heavier style of Doom, Psych, and Atmospheric Rock with the band ready to embrace a different sound compared to their previous releases.
The sound is mighty thick with Esma Larabi’s guitars opening musical gateways into the psychedelic landscapes. There’s also a deft touch of nineties Alt Rock and Grunge surroundings starting to emerge within the excellent opening track of A Deadlock with small influences of Alice In Chains, Deftones and Soundgarden starting to form.
Prophets Of Thwaites don’t leave their earlier “Doomgaze” creative energy behind first heard on their previous records as they combine their early sound with a more aggressive and direct tone that transforms into some epic fast-paced instrumental grooves with a richer Stoner Rock/Metal attitude developing. The vocals from Esma are excellent as ever but it’s the music that impressed me the most with the band adding huge chunks of aggressive Hard Rock into the mix. The band have really stepped up their game since their last song Tharlab.
Imagine if WINDHAND decided to go full on Doom/Stoner Metal with shades of THE OBSESSED leading the way then this is the best possible result. Though, Prophets Of Thwaites keep with the “Post-Doom” and “Gothic” outlook with their creative outlook within the lyrics and the slight vibes of Atmospheric Rock that starts to drift into the standout final title track of Vulnerant Omnes Ultima Necat.
This is where Nico Beemster (Drums) and Ferry Vermeeren (Bass) take their chance to fully shine with a pulsating performance within the rhythm section. It’s quite understated at times where they allow Esma to provide an emotionally charged vocal performance. The music is beautifully intricate and highly volatile with Prophets Of Thwaites delicately moving between all the different musical elements they have at their disposal and construct a highly original style of Post-Doom, Shoegaze and Stoner Metal with real emotional intensity.
Vulnerant Omnes Ultima Necat is another masterful release from Prophets Of Thwaites who are really starting to make waves within the underground Doom/Stoner Metal scene. Their next record can’t come soon enough as I’m really excited to hear what the band come up with next.
Outstanding. End Of.
Words by Steve Howe
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