Goath - IV: Silencing the Prophets of Deceit (2025)

Goath's 2025 release, IV: Silencing the Prophets of Deceit, delivers a potent blend of blackened death metal characterized by relentless aggression and atmospheric depth. The album opens with demonic chants before launching into fast-paced brutality, incorporating blast beats, death growls, and black metal screams. Dark melodies and tremolo-picked riffs add to the album's intense soundscape. A review from Occult Black Metal Zine notes that the music is "very heavily rooted in the modern era," highlighting its contemporary production and thematic focus on misanthropy, blasphemy, and gore.

The album showcases a dynamic range, with tracks featuring slow, mid-paced, and fast sections. Melodic guitar leads and occasional clean vocals provide contrast to the overall heaviness. The closing track is described as "very long and epic in length," incorporating spoken word elements to enhance its narrative. Guest contributions from Dogmatic Insulter and Sergej Dukart add further depth to the compositions.

Released on May 30, 2025, via Ván Records, IV: Silencing the Prophets of Deceit stands as a testament to Goath's evolution in the extreme metal scene. The album's professional production and thematic cohesion have been well-received, earning it an 8 out of 10 rating from Occult Black Metal Zine.