MGŁA | Dolans, Limerick | May 13, 2022 | Drums | Exercises in Futility V

Mgła performing Exercises in Futility V live at Dolans, Limerick on 13 May 2022 stands as one of those rare moments where atmosphere, intensity, and space align perfectly. The confined setting of Dolans amplified the band’s oppressive sound, drawing the audience into a suffocating wall of repetition, dissonance, and controlled chaos. From the opening notes, the room was consumed by a bleak energy that felt both ritualistic and confrontational, with Mgła’s signature anonymity and stark presentation leaving nothing to distract from the music itself.

Exercises in Futility V unfolded with hypnotic precision, its cyclical riffs and relentless drumming creating a sense of forward motion without release. The performance was cold and unyielding, yet deeply immersive, pulling the crowd further into its atmosphere with every repetition. Vocals cut through the mix like incantations, raw and distant, reinforcing the band’s themes of futility, negation, and existential collapse.

The lighting remained minimal and harsh, casting sharp contrasts and deep shadows that mirrored the music’s stark worldview. In that moment, Dolans felt transformed—no longer just a venue in Limerick, but a sealed chamber of sound and darkness. It was a reminder of why Mgła’s live performances resonate so strongly: uncompromising, immersive, and utterly indifferent to spectacle.

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