Tag: Melodic Black Metal

Skognatt – Ancient Wisdom (Review)

SkognattThis is the debut album from German one man black metal band Skognatt.

This is atmospheric and expressive black metal, full of texture and dark ambience. Continue reading “Skognatt – Ancient Wisdom (Review)”

Atra Vetosus – Apricity (Review)

Atra VetosusThis is the second album from Australia’s Atra Vetosus, a melodic/atmospheric black metal band.

While I enjoyed 2013’s Voices from the Eternal Night, it seems that Atra Vetosus have truly come of age on Apricity. On this latest album Atra Vetosus have expanded their melodic black metal sound to include elements of the atmospheric, depressive, and post-black metal styles, and they have done this very well indeed. Continue reading “Atra Vetosus – Apricity (Review)”

Three Eyes of the Void – The Moment of Storm (Review)

Three Eyes of the VoidThree Eyes of the Void are a Ukrainian black metal band and this is their debut EP.

This is melodic black metal that pulses with energy and dark life. This EP is a relatively lengthy one as far as these things go, offering 28 minutes of material to the listener to get engrossed in. Continue reading “Three Eyes of the Void – The Moment of Storm (Review)”

Aorlhac – L’esprit des Vents (Review)

AorlhacThis is the third album from French black metallers Aorlhac.

Here we have some strong, authentic epic/melodic second wave black metal. It does exactly what you’d expect it to, and it does it very well indeed. Continue reading “Aorlhac – L’esprit des Vents (Review)”

Tyakrah – Wintergedanken (Review)

TyakrahTyakrah are a German black metal band and this is their debut album.

Tyakrah offer up 37 minutes of black metal. Their musical vision is raw and harsh, but not without its atmospheric moments. Melodic and depressive aspects of the blackened style can be heard in this epic music too.  Continue reading “Tyakrah – Wintergedanken (Review)”

Paramnesia/Ultha – Split (Review)

Paramnesia UlthaThis is a split between two black metal bands that I hold in very high esteem; Paramnesia from France, and Ultha from Germany.

Paramnesia are the first band, offering up a 20-minute track named VI. Continue reading “Paramnesia/Ultha – Split (Review)”

Barrowlands – Tyndir (Review

BarrowlandsBarrowlands are from the US and play progressive black metal. This is their second album.

Tyndir is a case study in dark emotion and bleak, sorrowful atmospheres. The songs are progressive explorations of the awe and majesty of nature, replete with all of the danger and lurking terror that seems to accompany a dark forest in the dead of night. Continue reading “Barrowlands – Tyndir (Review”

Black March – Praeludium Exterminii (Review)

Black MarchThis is the debut album from French black metallers Black March.

Here we have a little over 40 minutes of second wave black metal mixed with both a melodic and a thrash influence. It’s fast, sharp, and full of feral attitude. Continue reading “Black March – Praeludium Exterminii (Review)”