Connecticut black metal warriors Ipsissimus kicked off the show. I saw the band perform recently, opening for Black Anvil at their record release gig in Manhattan. Ipsissimus produced a much fuller sound on this night, benefiting from an excellent mix in the cozy confines. Their rampaging and resonant take on traditional black metal was appreciably audible. The trio seemed completely at ease on their home turf, unleashing a blasphemous storm of unhallowed disdain....
