Ildfar are a solo project from Norway that plays a very progressive and melancholic form of black metal and this is a review of his 2026 album "Der ligger rt land" which will be released in April by Purity Through Fire.
Clean playing and synths start off the album before going into a heavier direction while clear singing can also be heard at times which adds in elements of folk music. Harsh vocals are mostly high pitched black metal screams while the music is very heavily influenced by the old school era of the genre and melodies are also added into some of the guitar riffing.
When guitar solos and leads are utilized they are also done in a very melodic style while the album also has its progressive moments. All of the musical instruments also have a very powerful sound to them along with the synths also adding in some psychedelic touches at times along with the solos and leads also being done in a very melodic style.
When they are utilized as well as one track also being an instrumental along with most of the recording sticking to a mid tempo direction and the closing song adds in a brief use of fast playing and blast beats. The production sounds very dark and raw while the lyrics are written in Norwegian and cover darkness and mysticism themes.
In my opinion Ildfar is a very great sounding progressive black metal solo project and if you are a fan of this musical genre, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Urgaard" "Vi minnes" "Natteskygger" and "Svartsinn". 8 out of 10.
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