celebrating the black metal anniversary of MESARTHIM's EP Vacuum Solution

MESARTHIM is an anonymous duo from Australia, formed in 2015, with themes of astronomy, physics, and outer space. On The Metal Archives, the members are listed simply as "." and ".". Their sound is a mix of atmospheric black metal and electronic music, featuring extreme vocals and soaring synth melodies. According to reports, they performed live for the first time in September 2024 at the Cosmic Void Festival in London, wearing futuristic clothing and LED masks. They frequently use NASA telescope imagery and star charts for their aesthetic.

On this particular EP, they blend black metal with electronic trance elements. It is very likely that the EP will offer something new to the first-time listener. It feels like an unexpected and unusual combination, but it's a fun adventure. It is not really black metal per se, but it is not purely electronic/dance music, either. Is it danceable black metal? If you are up for an adventure—and something a bit strange—give this EP a try. The release consists of four songs with vocals and a final instrumental track.

Mesarthim

Vacuum Solution

April 11, 2021

1. Vacuum Solution 07:48

2. Matter and Energy 04:38

3. Heliocentric Orbit 03:18

4. A Manipulation of Numbers 06:44

5. Absence 05:20 (instrumental)

total time 27:48

Vacuum Solution (E.P.) by Mesarthim