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Interview Words - Oran O’Beirne ABYSSERY PLUNGES
INTO THE DEPTHS WITH INTERMINABLE END Irish death metal newcomer Brian Doherty unleashes a debut album forged in apocalyptic soundscapes and bolstered by extreme metal royalty. For many musicians, inspiration strikes in a studio, a rehearsal room, or in a late-night burst of creativity. For Brian Doherty, the brainchild behind new Irish death metal project Abyssery, the spark came while standing in the crowd at festivals abroad, watching some of his favourite heavyweights command the stage. “I realised I wanted to create something of my own,” Brian says. “It was time to try my hand at writing my own material.” That decision has now materialised in Interminable End, Abyssery’s debut album, a dark, unrelenting journey that combines crushing riffs, apocalyptic narratives, and an oppressive atmosphere. Initially intended to lean towards a “death/ doom” sound, the songwriting naturally accelerated, shifting towards faster tempos while retaining slower, doom-laden passages for contrast. “I’ve been constantly immersed in death metal, so it was fitting for exploring darker, end-of-the-world themes,” Brian explains. “I drew influence from the massive guitar sound of Dyscarnate and the 30 darker style of Finnish death metal bands like Krypts and Corpsessed. The production was all about creating something desolate and suffocating, to reflect the concept.” While Interminable End is a debut, it carries serious weight thanks in part to some high-profile collaborators. Behind the kit is James Stewart, known for his work with Vader and Decapitated, and on guest vocals for one track is none other than Rafał “Rasta” Piotrowski, former Decapitated frontman. That collaboration didn’t come out of nowhere. “I began vocal lessons with Rasta in 2022,” Brian recalls. “He became a coach and advisor throughout the project. When it came to drums, Rasta put me in touch with James. He heard an early demo and agreed to play on the album, somehow fitting it into his limited schedule.” The album’s latest single, Vortex of Oneiric Visions, comes with a hypnotic, surreal visualiser that perfectly captures the intensity of the music. “The video follows the protagonist through a swirling, cosmic vortex,” Brian says. “It’s meant to feel disorienting, like you’re being pulled through the unknown towards something you can’t escape.” Abyssery is, at its core, a one-man operation. Brian handled every aspect of the writing and recording process himself, from the first riffs to learning to scream and even playing bass for the first time. “It was a choice from the start,” he says. “I wanted to build something from the ground up. It gave me a chance to learn new skills along the way.” The end result is a record that feels both highly personal and sonically vast, the work of an artist who’s not afraid to push his own boundaries. As for what’s next, Brian’s keeping things fluid. “Right now there are no concrete plans for live shows,” he admits. “But I’d love to bring this material to a stage one day. I’m feeling creative, so the immediate plan is just to keep writing and keep the momentum going.” If Interminable End is anything to go by, Abyssery is only just getting started — and in a scene where authenticity and intensity are everything, Brian Doherty’s self-forged path has all the makings of something special.