Emerging Artist Reviews

Song Review: Inherently Lost "Art Of Corruption"

by The Metalverse

Updated July 06, 2026

Inherently Lost release new single "Art Of Corruption"

Youngstown, Ohio, metal act Inherently Lost released the title track to their upcoming album "Art of Corruption" back in 2025. The track reflects on humanity's descent into moral decay and, through lyrics and the song's music video, explores themes of a dystopian apocalypse.

The track begins with an ominous cathedral organ before quickly introducing dark, sludgy guitar chugs that remind me of Black Sabbath-esque doom metal, while slamming drums add percussion. Female vocals are introduced into the fray, taking on a lullaby-like softness while eccentric, spanning vocal melodies soar above the mix. Suddenly, male growls join the song, adding a tasteful contrast between soft and extreme vocals.

To me, the strongest genre influences I hear in "Art of Corruption" are atmospheric black metal and doom metal. The evolving soundscapes, raw vocal intensity, and slowed, grooving riffs create a dramatic and impactful sound. The music video places the band outside in a snow-filled forest as the view cuts between members of the band, as massive skulls lie in the environment behind them. At 5 and a half minutes, "Art of Corruption" creates a vibe and sticks to it, keeping a constant level of energy from start to finish.

You can stream "Art Of Corruption," available on all platforms now!