Belgian black metal band Oathbreaker’s new record, Rheia, is an absolute beast. Of course, black metal is only a small part of what Oathbreaker does. The band also takes elements of hardcore, and adds strokes of electronic music to create atmospheric passages that crack the black-metal mold just enough. If purists can’t get down with Oathbreaker, they need to loosen up their spiked belts a notch. What pushes the band above the pack is the vocal delivery of Caro Tanghe, whose range—gentle whispers to blood-curdling screams—is almost extraterrestrial. Expect weird, scary dreams following this show—that’s a compliment. MARK LORE