A Certain Taste

Artist:  Dusk Lurker Album Title:  Celestial Fantasies In The Mind Of A Lunatic Record Label: Matriarch Records Release Date: February 7th, 2026 Words: Rick Eaglestone Score: 8/10 Dusk Lurker has returned with their most ambitious and conceptually daring work to date. "Celestial Fantasies In The Mind Of A Lunatic," pushing beyond the boundaries of conventional black metal into territories that blur the lines between atmospheric darkness, melodic introspection, and dungeon synth atmospherics. The opening track "Descension" serves as a brief but essential portal into the album's sonic world. At just over two minutes, it establishes the atmospheric template that will define the listening experience: swirling synths, ominous melodies, and a palpable sense of otherworldly dread that immediately sets this apart from typical black metal fare. "Perversion Through Rayonnant Portals" follows, and here Dusk Lurker truly begins to showcase their unique approach ...