IMHA TARIKAT hearts unchained WOLF123LP

War on Apathy: Imha Tarikat’s ‘Hearts Unchained’ (Wolf 123LP)

Today’s entry focuses on a furious blast of German black metal. We are looking at the 2022 album Hearts Unchained – At War With A Passionless World by Imha Tarikat, released on Lupus Lounge with the catalog number Wolf 123LP.

Emotional Black Metal

Released in December 2022, this album sees mastermind Kerem Yilmaz (guitars, vocals) and drummer Melvin Cieslar delivering a visceral performance. True to its subtitle, the record is a sonic battle against emotional numbness, blending ferocious black metal speed with punk-infused urgency and melodic hooks. Tracks like Radical Righteousness and Streams Of Power – Canavar showcase the band’s signature intensity. The production pedigree is high, with mixing handled by Michael Zech and mastering by V. Santura, ensuring the aggression cuts through with clarity.

Format and Limitation

This release is designed for the serious collector. It is pressed on heavyweight 180-gram Smoke Marble vinyl, a visual aesthetic that complements the dark themes of the music. This specific color variant was strictly limited to a run of just 400 copies worldwide.

Packaging

The record is housed in a gatefold sleeve featuring evocative artwork by Artem Grigoryev and Next Gate Art. The package also includes an insert. The matrix runout indicates the pressing was handled by dunk!pressing.