Ocrilim

**Ocrilim** is the brain-melting solo project of experimental guitarist and composer Mick Barr, best known for his avant-garde metal work in bands like Orthrelm and Krallice. Operating in the fringes of black metal, noise, and math rock since the mid-2000s, Barr uses Ocrilim as a vehicle for relentless, dissonant guitar labyrinths, layering chaotic riffs and mind-bending rhythms into compositions that feel like sonic puzzles. Recent releases like *Annwn* (2022) and *Neerdeth* (2021) continue his signature blend of harsh, repetitive textures and medieval-inspired thematic gloom, often recorded raw and direct to tape for maximum intensity.

Barr’s work as Ocrilim leans into esoteric aesthetics, pairing cryptic album art with titles that evoke ancient mythos or arcane language (see: *Anoint*, 2020). While he avoids traditional biographical details, his cult following celebrates Ocrilim’s uncompromising commitment to pushing extreme music into abstract, almost ritualistic territory. For fans of avant-metal’s outer limits, Barr’s output remains a fascinating enigma—equal parts fury and geometry.