Solitvdo/Hegemonikon/ATMF/2021 Full Length Review

 

  Solitvdo  are  a  solo  project  from  Italy  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  very  epic  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2021  album  "Hegemonikon"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  ATMF.

  Atmospheric  sounding  synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  music  at  times.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  angry  sounding  black  metal  screams.

  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  At  times  the  music  also  captures  a  very  epic  atmosphere  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  some  acoustic  guitars  also  being  utilized  briefly,  a  couple  of  songs  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts  and  a  small  amount  of  melody  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.

  On  this  recording  Solitvo  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  aggressive,  atmospheric  and  epic  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  inner discipline  and  physics  of  a  spiritual,  mental  and  physical  path.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Solitvdo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "Vita  est  Proelium  II".  8  out  of  10.

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Solitvdo/Hierarkhes/Naturmacht Productions/2016 CD Review

  Solitvdo  are  a  band  from  Italy  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  an  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2016  album  "Hierarkhes"  which  was  released  by  Naturmacht  Productions.

  Atmospheric sounding  synths  start  off  the  album  and they  also  give  the  music  a  very  epic feeling  and  after  awhile  the  music  gets  heavier  while  also  keeping  the  atmospheric  elments  and  during  the  faster  sections  of t he  songs  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  are  utilized  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  black  metal  feeling.

  All  of  the  musical  instruments  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  black  metal  screams  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and f ast  parts and  most  of  the  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  acoustic  guitars can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  and  one  track  is  all  instrumental  and  also  brings  in  violins  while  the  later  songs  have  vocals.

Solitvdo  creates  another  recording  that  remains  true  to  the  atmospheric  and  epic  style  of  black  metal  they  have  established  on  previous  releases,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Italian  and  cover  Roman  culture  and  heritage.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Solitvdo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Aristokratia"  and  "Fides,  Pietas,  Gravitas,  Virtus".  8  out  of  10.

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Solitvdo Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the musical project?
Solitvdo was born in the early months of 2012 as my solo-project.
In the same year, approximately in June 2012 the project published "Demo MMXII", a demo of 5 songs, self-produced. After one year of inactivity, I wrote new songs in the autumn of 2013 and in September 2014 was released the first full length trough Eremita Produzioni (as cassette limited to 48 copies ) and Naturmacht Prod (as 6-panel-digipak limited to 100 copies).
That's all about Solitvdo's biography.

2.In September you had 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 demo you had released in 2012?
Basically, Solitvdo is a black metal project. On this base, I included various musical proposal that goes from ambient and acoustic elements to neo-folk and orchestral scores. I don't want to put limits to my ispirations, so if I'd to descibe my musical proposal I say black metal, 'cause there's is the basis on wich I develop all the rest.
Between the full length and the demo there are many differents. "Demo MMXII" was inspired by swedish black metal because all the melodies was created by guitars, as usually happens in the "swedish style". The lyrics was in english, even if the "concept" was the same I've wrote for the Full and the sound of the demo is  raw and instinctive..."Immerso in un bosco di querce" instead is an album that bases its melodies and arrangements with orchestral instruments and acoustic elements. I used italian language 'cause it's my language and with it, I can express my feelings and concepts.
For this work, I spent more time to find the right sounds and to mix all the elements.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with your music?
In principle, Solitvdo is based on my voluntary inability to live and integrate myself in this social and (un)cultural context. So the subject of my lyrics is me and, so, all this rot and ruins around me. Each theme is treated only and exclusively from my point of view, I don't want and I don't care to generalize or provide solutions for the flock that's living this era and contribute to this situation.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Solitvdo"?
As I said earlier, Solitvdo is based on my voluntary inability to live and integrate myself in this social context. Solitvdo means "Solitude" in Latin, Solitude as the only remedy for this era, Solitude as only defense in this life, Solitude as ascetism, the last valour remain.

5.With this project you record everything by yourself, do you prefer working solos to a full band?
I'm Solitvdo and Solitvdo is me. There will never be space for anyone else in this project, just guest if they are related to the music and/or lyric of Solitvdo.

6.The new album was released by both Eremita Produzioni and Naturmacht productions, do you feel both of these labels have been very helpful when it comes to getting your music out there heard?
Of course. Both Eremita Produzioni than Naturmacht Prod did a great job, prove to be very important for Solitvdo.

7.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of atmospheric black metal?
The Full Length has just come out so I can't say how atmospheric black metal fans think about my work. Honeslty, I don't give a damn about the opinion of the flock, I'm interested to the opinion of the few people that I consider close to my being.

8.Are you also involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?
No, I'm focused on Solitvdo, there isn't space for other projects.

9.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician in the future?
I don't know and, sincerely, I don't care.

10.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
I don't know, I am inspired by the concepts expressed earlier rather than the music of other bands. Surely the music I listen influence my compositions, so if I could name some bands I would say Drudkh, S.E.W., Ulver, Rome, Death in June, just to say the most important for me, as the most famous Opera composers like Wagner, Bach, Musorgskij, Chopin and so on. But, as i said, the most influences come from extra-musical interest.

11.What are some of your non musical interests?
Read, Reflect, Meditate.

12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thanks for the interview and interest, for anyone interested to Solitvdo you can listen some tracks of "Immerso in un bosco di querce" on our bandcamp: http://solitvdo.bandcamp.com/album/immerso-in-un-bosco-di-quercethrough
... and buy this work through Naturmach prod, Ermita prod. or write us here: https://www.facebook.com/solitvdo
Thanks, bye
D.M.

Solitvdo/Immerso In Un Boscoe Di Querce/Naturmacht Productions/2014 CD Review

  Solitvdo  are  a  1  man  band  from  Italy  that  plays  a  very  melodic  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2014  album  "Immerso In Un Boscoe Di Querce"  which  was  released  by  Naturmacht  Productions.

  Dark  sounding  synths  start  off  the  album  giving  the  music  an  ambient  feeling  along  with  a  sound  that  would  be  a  perfect  fit  for  a  fantasy  movie  soundtrack  and  after  the  intro  the  music  goes  into  more  of  a  black  metal  direction  while  also  keeping  around  the  atmospheric  elements  as  well  as  adding  grim  screams  into  the  music.

  Most  of  the  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  having  a  very  powerful  sound  and  you  can  also  hear  a  great  amount  of  melody  in  all  of  the  songs  and  the  synths  and  orchestra  also  incorporate  other  genres  into  the  music  along  with  some  clean  playing  and  acoustic  guitars  being  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording.  and  the  solos  and  leads  that  are  present  on  the  album  are  in  a  very  melodic  direction.

  As  the  album  progresses  the  music  gets  more  progressive  and  clean  singing  vocals  can  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  the  recording  along  with  some  violins  being  brought  in  at  times  and  some  of  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  adding  in  blast  beats  at  times  and  the  fast  sections  also  bring  in  a  very  raw  style  of  black  metal  and  after  awhile  nature  sounds  start  becoming  a  huge  part  of  the  songs  and  you  can  also  hear  a  bit  of  doom  metal  being  added  into  the  slower  sections  of  the  recording.

  Solitvdo  plays  a  style  of  atmospheric  black  metal that  is  very  melodic  and  brings  in  a  variety  of  influences  from  many  different  genres  to  create  a  very  diverse,  dark  and  melancholic  album,  the  production  sounds  very  dark  and  powerful  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover  darkness  and  nature  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Solitvdo  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  black  metal  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Rivolta!"  and  "Nella  solitudine  ill  divino".  8  out  of  10.

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