Nazghor/Esoteric Bloodline/2024 Single Review

 

   Sweden's  Nazghor  have  returned  with  a  new  track  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  melodic  and  satanic  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2024  single  "Esoteric  Bloodline".

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  song  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Atmospheric  sounding  synths  can  also  be  heard  in  the  background  along  with  the  vocals  also  being  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  as  well  as  the  music  also  mixing  in  elements  of  classic  Swedish  era  melodic  death  metal  and  the  track  also  adds  in a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  the  solos  and  leads  also  mix  in  a  good  amount  of  melody.

  On  this  track  Nazghort  brings  out  a  very  classic and  melodic  mid  90's  Swedish  era  style  of  black  and  death  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism  and  Occultism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  track  from  Nazghor  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  melodic  and  satanic  black  and  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  single.  8  out  of  10.

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Nazghor/Seventh Secular Crusade/2022 Full Length Review

 

  Sweden's  Nazghor  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  more  of  a  melodic  and  satanic  style  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2022  album  "Seventh  Secular  Crusade"  which  will  be  released  in  November.

 Atmospheric  sounding  synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Clear  vocals  can  also b e  heard  briefly  while  some  songs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  can b e  heard  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  while  the  vocals  are  very  aggressive  sounding  black  metal  screams.  The  riffs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  melody  along  with  the  music  also  being  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  classic  Swedish  style  and  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  a  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  

  On  this  recording  Nazghor  takes  their  music  into  more  of  a  melodic  and  atmospheric  style  of  satanic  black  metal  as  well  as  remaining  very  fast,  aggressive  and  true  to  the  Swedish  tradition.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Darkness,  Death  and  Crusades.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Nazghor  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  aggressive,  melodic  and  atmospheric  satanic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Massive  Omen  Paradox"  "Beyond  The  Grave"  and  "Seventh  Secular  Crusade".  8  out  of  10.

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Nazghor/Infernal Aphorism/Non Serviam Records/2017 CD Review

  Nazghor  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  melodic  and  atmospheric  form  of  satanic  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2017  album  "Infernal  Aphorism"  which  was  released  by  Non  Serviam  Records.

  A  synth  orientated  intro  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  ritualistic  spoken  word  parts  before  going  into  a  faster  direction  which  also  uses  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  to  give  the  songs  a  more  raw  feeling  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  fashion.

  Vocals a re  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  the  riffs  also  bringing  in  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  some  of  the  tracks  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  on  some  of  the  tracks  atmospheric  elements  are  also  mixed  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  music  while  as  the  album progresses  a  brief  use  of  keyboards,  melodic  chants,  clean  playing  and  whispers  can  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  songs.  spoken  word  parts,

  On  this  recording  Nazghor  takes  their  melodic  style  of  satanic  black  metal  into  more  of  an  atmospheric  direction,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism  and  Nullification  Of  Religious  Existence  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Nazghor  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  melodic  and  atmospheric  satanic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Malignant  Possession"  "Deathless  Serpent"  "Spawns  Of  All  Evil"  and  "Infernal  Aphorism".  8  out  of  10.

https://non-serviam-records.bandcamp.com/album/nazghor-infernal-aphorism

Nazghor Interview

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording and release of the new album?



Nazghor: We focused on live shows and our upcoming tour.



2.Recently you have released a new album, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?



Nazghor: This sound is more clear and less aggressive. It felt like we needed this sound since it has so many melodies and thus we summoned sound technician Jaime to lend a touch on it. Even thou this album is different in a way from its predecessors, still has that Nazghor ingredients that is necessary for a record of this band. We are very satisfied with the final product



3. In 3 years you have put out 5 albums, do you put a great amount of time and effort into the band?



Nazghor: Yes! When we decide that a Nazghor period is upon us, then it’s the priority of every singe one of us. We always set that goal necessary before writing new albums and we always achieve that goal.



4.The lyrics deal with anti cosmic satanism and devil worship and the band name is also associated with Satan, can you tell us a little bit more about your dedication to the left hand path?



Nazghor: This band and its ideology is a liberation of the free mind from the poisoned religious world. But we are only students of the dark arts so we seek guidance through our music and lyrics.



5. I have heard that the live show is almost like a ritual, can you tell us a little bit more about your stage performance?



Nazghor: It is a ritual indeed. Since we play this melodies along with Nekhrids beseeching for that darkest answer, a mass is produce and the people around it are its witness.



6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the new album?



Nazghor: We are heading for a mini tour in Poland and to play at *Kings of Black Metal 2016’ as we speak. This is to promote *Death’s Withered Chants*



7.On the new album you had a quest, can you tell us who he is and also his contribution to the recording?



Nazghor: We summoned Anders Strokirk of mighty Necrophobic. That we did to give *Craft of the Nihilist* a different feeling and a more evil aura.

His vocals on that song are new element on our temple.



8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?



Nazghor: We have heard great things about this one and there are some really great reviews with too. Even the local Uppsala newspaper worship it.



9.What is going on with some of the other bands or musical projects these days that share some of the same band members?



Nazghor: Some of us has some bands or projects besides Nazghor, however there is nothing new to say about  this.



10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?



Nazghor: We will do what we are good at and that is making music. We will see of other elements to add to future releases but nothing is decided and nothing is impossible



11.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your newer music and also what are you listening to nowadays?



Nazghor: Some of us listen to all kinds of black metal including the depressive kind, while others listen to death and thrash metal. We combine that power with the sound of Nazghor to create our own tones.



12.Before we wrap up this interview do you have any final words or thoughts?

Nazghor: We would like to invite new followers to listen to all our previous releases to get a grip of the whole Nazghor experience.

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Nazghor/Death's Withered Chants/Satanath Records/2016 CD Review

  Nazghor  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  melodic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their 2016  album  "Death's  Withered  Chants"  which  was  released  by  Satanath  Records.

  A  very  dark  sounding  synth  starts  off  the  album  giving  the  music  more  of  a  ritualistic  feeling  and  after  awhile  thunder  sounds  and  female  vocals  are  added  onto  the  recording  and  after  the  intro  the  music  goes  into  a  very  fast,  raw  and  melodic  black  metal  direction  along  with  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  angry  and  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  you  can  also  hear  a  lot  of  tremolo  picking  in  the  faster  riffs and  some  of  the  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  acoustic  guitars  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  there  is  also  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts  and  samples  and  synths  also  make  a  return  on  a  later  track  and  some riffs  also  bring  in  a  touch  of  thrash  and  melodic  vocals  are  added  onto  the  last  track.

  Nazghor  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw  and  melodic  and  also  continues  the  Swedish  tradition  of  the  genre,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Anti  Cosmic  Satanism  and Devil  Worship  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Nazghor  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  melodic  satanic  black  metal  band  and if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Requiem  Black  Mass"  "Road  To  Dead  Meadows"  "Complete Unholyness"   and  "Death's  Withered  Chant".  8  out of  10.

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