Sukkhu are a band from the Czech Republic that plays a very traditional form of black metal and this is a review of their self released 2021 album "Labyrinths" which will be released in December.
Wind sounds start off the album before going into a heavier direction while you can also hear all of the musical instruments that are present on this recording. Vocals are mostly grim yet high pitched black metal screams along with t he faster sections of the songs also adding in a great amount of blast beats.
When tremolo picking is utilized they also give the music more of a raw feeling while the songs also add in a decent mixture of slow, mid paced and fast parts. At times the vocals also get very deep and demonic sounding along with the riffs also adding in a good amount of melody.
When guitar solos and leads are utilized they are also done in a very melodic style along with the music also adding in a good mixture of both old school and modern influences as well as a later track also introducing chants onto the recording and as the album progresses a brief ritualistic interlude can be heard before returning back to a heavier direction and clean vocals, whispers, spoken word parts and clean playing can also be heard briefly towards then end. The production sounds very raw and heavy while the lyrics cover darkness and occultism themes.
In my opinion Sukkhu are a very great sounding traditionally black metal band and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Labyrinth Of Fog" "Purify By Fire" "Invocation" and "Aurora Ultima". 8 out of 10.
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