Armnatt/Immortal Nature/Signal Rex/2022 Full Length Review

 

  Portugal's  Armnatt  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  continues  the  raw  and  old  school  style  of  black  metal  from  previous  releases  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2022  album  "Immortal  Nature"  which  will  be  released  in  August  by  Signal  Rex.

  Rain  and  thunder  sounds  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling. 

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  era.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  dark  sounding  melodies  at  times  but  keeping  the  focus  mostly  on  a  power  chord  driven  style  as  well  as  one  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  guitar  leads  and  the  whole  recording  also  sticks  to  a  heavier  direction.

  On  this  recording  Armnatt  remains  true  to  the  raw  and  old  school  black  metal  direction  that  they  have  established  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  nature  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Armnatt  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  old  school  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Immortal  Nature"  "Black  Flame"  and  "Infinite  Darkness".  8  out  of  10.

  https://youtu.be/MFAYDVA4_no

Armnatt/Eternal Flame/Signal Rex/2021 CD Review

 

  Armnatt  are  a band from  Portugal  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  raw  and  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2021  album  "Eternal  Flame"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  Signal  Rex.

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  adds  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  second  wave  era  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  The  songs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  slow  and  mid  tempo  sections  but  keep  the  main  focus  on  a  faster  direction.  A  lot  of  the  tracks  also  sound  like  they  could  of  easily  been  recorded  more  than  25  years  ago  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  as  well  as  most  of  the  riffing  being  done  on  power  chords  and   as  the  album  progresses  a  brief  use  of  melodies  can  also  be  heard.

  On  this  recording  Armnatt  remains  true  to  the  raw  and  old  school  style  of  black  metal  that  they  have  established  on  previous  themes.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from Armnatt  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  raw  and  old  school  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Darkness  Embrace"  "Dark  Moon  Rising"  and  "Hordeland".  8  out  of  10.

http://armnatt.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-flame

Armnatt Interview

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album?
Since we recorded the second album we have been working on the third.


2.You have a new album coming out in May, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?
It is the sequence of Darkness Times.

3.Most of the music is also very heavily rooted in the 90's era, do you feel black metal was more true to its roots back in that era and do you also feel modern black metal has abandoned what black metal is really supposed to stand for?
Some things better not change.

4.This is also your first release in 6 years, can you tell us a little bit more about what has been going on during that time frame?
ARMNATT never stoped beeing active, Dense Fog took the time needed.

5.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the new album and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?
The tracklist says it all.

6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'ARMNATT'?
There are to much inspirations  to mention.

7.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?
It refects the Dense fog themes.

8.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
Extreme Metal Attack was excellent.

9.You are also scheduled to play the 'Invicta Requiem Mass' in December, can you tell us a little bit more about this festival?
It is an honour to be invited to Invicta Requiem Mass!

10.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black metal?
For the brothers in arms that support ARMNATT we Hail!

11.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
We are going to do the same as we please.

12.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?
There are to much influences to mention.

13.Does Satanism or Occultism play any role in your music?
The music speaks for itself.

14.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Thank you very much! Hail!

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Armnatt/Dense Fog/Signal Rex/2020 CD Review

  Armnatt  are  a  band  from  Portugal  that  plays  a  very  raw  and  old  school  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2020  album  "Dense  Fog"  which  will  be  released  in  May  by  Signal  Rex.

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  album  along  with  the  sounds  of  fires  burning  before  going  into  a  heavier  musical  direction.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  emtal  screams  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  music  also  bring  in  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  second  wave  era  while  some  songs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  slow  and  mid  tempo  sections. A  touch  of  the  first  wave  era  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  all  of  the  riffs  being  done  on  power  chords,  all  of  the  music  also  avoids  using  any  melody,  guitar  leads  or  solos,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  all  of  the  tracks  also  stick  to  a  heavier  direction.

  Armnatt  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  raw,  power  chord  driven  and  old  school  in  the  90's  second  wave  tradition.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  night  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Armnatt  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  old  school  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Dense  Fog" "Eternal  Night"  and  "Into  The  Catacombs".  8  out  of  10.

http://armnatt.bandcamp.com/album/dense-fog