Heimdalls Wacht/Sphärenschänder: Echoes of an Old Belief – Part I/Talheim Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Germany's  Heimdalls  Wacht  have  returned  with  a  n ew  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  neo  romantic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2025  album  "Sphärenschänder: Echoes  Of  An  Old  Belief  –  Part  I"  which  will b e  released  on  Halloween  by  Talheim  Records.

  Synths  start  off  the  album  before  adding  in  some  melodic  guitar  solos  and  leads while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  the  recording  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments  along  with  some  clear  pagan  vocals  also  being  added  on  some  of  the  tracks.

  Harsh  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  album  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  along  with  the  recording  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  Whispered  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  elements  of  doom,  death  and  thrash  metal.  When  clean  playing  is  utilized  at   takes  the  music  into  more  of a  progressive  direction  as  well  as  some  of  the  songs  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  one  song  is  also  an  instrumental  and  a  later  track  also  adds  folk  music  influences  into  the  music.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  German  and  cover  nature,  lost  cultures,  paganism,  cross  culture  spirituality  and  spiritual  alienation.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Heimdalls  Wacht  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  neo  romantic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Flight  Eternal"  "Runes  To  Heal"  and  "Horn  gebrochen".  8  out  of  10.

   https://heimdallswacht.de/  

  
 

Vendanges Interview

 

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell s a little bit about the solo project?

So, Vendanges is a project that was born a few months ago—July 2026, to be exact—in Claix, the French village where I grew up. I put it together in a single evening while listening back to the tracks from my first solo project. I felt that project was really lacking in soul and meaning. I had an inner need to put into words what I experienced during my childhood and adolescence in Burgundy.

I eded to talk about the "terroir", the walks, the family meals, and the childhood memories.

That’s what Vendanges is about.

2.So far you have released a full length and a demo with this project, musically how do they differ from each other?

What sets them apart is basically the mix, you could say. The concepts for the album and the demo came at the same time. I recorded one long, 35-minute demo that served as the blueprint for both the first demo and the debut album. Of course, I had time to come up with other ideas to develop the album, but the core material comes from that first demo!

So, the two are very closely related, and I didn't really feel the need to make them different from one another. I attach just as much importance to a demo as I do to an album!

3.You also have another solo project under the name of 'Espor', how does the music of 'Vendanges' differ from your other project?

As I mentioned in the first question, Espoir is really just a test project. That might be a strong way to put it, but I’ve come to realize that’s what it is. I use it to get out whatever crosses my mind—strictly Doom, Dungeon Synth, and Black Metal.

As for Vendanges, I found a sound I like, and it’s going to stay that way for a long time. I’m not going to do too much experimentation with this project. I’m keeping the story in mind.

What really sets them apart, actually, is the level of seriousness and rigor I bring to each one!

4.The lyrics on the new album is the  first chapter of a trilogy, can you tell us a little bit more about the lyrics you have written so far with this project and the concept behind the trilogy?

The lyrics have always played an important role, even though they are inaudible on the album. I wrote them before composing the music. That’s usually how it works: I figure out what I want to talk about, write verses, simple sentences, or even just words, and then start finding riffs that match the atmosphere of the lyrics.

On this upcoming debut release, I talk about things like the time spent playing in a shack at my grandfather’s place, walks taken while listening to black metal albums, life in the village center, and sunsets over the vineyards. I’ll probably release the lyrics shortly after the album comes out. I really want people to immerse themselves in the world I grew up in.

As for the trilogy, it helps strengthen the story while also allowing me to make an album that is a little shorter than usual, but more complete. It gives me room to breathe and take my time composing between each part.

5.I know that the projects name means 'grape harvests' in French, how does this name fit in with the musical style that you play?

In Vendanges, the music is really just there as an accompaniment. It’s a project designed to make the listener think, imagine, and feel.

In terms of composition, I absolutely didn't want to create a black metal record packed with riff after riff, endless blast beats, and 200 BPM tremolo picking for 45 minutes straight. Sure, there are elements of that, but not throughout the entire album. I wanted to leave room for other instruments and different sides of musical composition.

I want this trilogy to be rich in variety! Vendanges simply serves to give an idea of where the listener is about to be taken.

6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover?

The artwork is a photo I took at sunset in the village where I used to spend my childhood holidays. Nothing too complex, admittedly, but it works really well. It was taken from the spot I always go to whenever I visit my childhood home.

The view from up there is stunning—you can really feel the sense of calm.  I’ve included two other photos of the village in the CD version, if you're interested! It’s a typical Burgundy village with a very strong medieval feel.

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7.With both of your projects you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?

That’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while now! The answer varies quite a bit depending on the project.

For Vendanges, I prefer to handle the composition side of things on my own; it’s a project deeply rooted in my personal memories and feelings. That said, I’m open to putting together a live lineup—provided the venues resonate with me and the shows stay within France. It’s hard to imagine Vendanges music being performed live, but I wouldn't rule it out if the right opportunity came along.

As for Espoir, I recently released an album titled OKVLTVS, which leans into occult death-doom. For this project, I’d love to find musicians to help me compose a follow-up album and eventually perform the material live.That’s something I’ve been thinking about for a while now! The answer varies quite a bit depending on the project.

For Vendanges, I prefer to handle the composition side of things on my own; it’s a project deeply rooted in my personal memories and feelings. That said, I’m open to putting together a live lineup—provided the venues resonate with me and the shows stay within France. It’s hard to imagine Vendanges music being performed live, but I wouldn't rule it out if the right opportunity came along.

As for Espoir, I recently released an album titled OKVLTVS, which leans into occult death-doom. For this project, I’d love to find musicians to help me compose a follow-up album and eventually perform the material live.

8.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?

If the opportunity arises, why not? But I’ve only found one label that really fits the Vendanges style, and they didn't want the album. I’m in no rush to find one.

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

So far, I’ve only received feedback from a few people—in Japan, America, and England. The reviews have been very good, but it’s only when the album comes out that I’ll really see whether the project is well received or not!

10.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Personally, I dream of being able to make a living from my music, like any musician in the black metal scene. It’s a complex challenge, and unlikely to happen. I’m going to keep working hard on my music and try to find musicians to collaborate with—we’ll see what the future holds!

11.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?

My journey into metal actually started with hard rock. The first band I heard was AC/DC in my dad's car—I must have been about eight or ten years old. That kicked off a progression where I discovered the biggest names in the metal scene on my own: Motörhead, Maiden, Judas Priest, Sabbath... the classic path for a metal kid.

That’s where I diverge a bit, though: my dad always played other things for me besides metal—Peter Gabriel, Simple Minds, Pink Floyd. All those prog bands that "true" black metal fans hate—well, I found them really interesting! They had groove, well-crafted synths, and atmosphere. I discovered all that around age eleven.

When I was about fifteen, I discovered Gojira—it blew me away. From that point on, I started looking for darker bands, ones focused on the Middle Ages and fantasy (a period I love). That’s how I discovered black metal and Dungeon Synth.

Right now, I’m listening to a lot of Hyver, Véhémence, Ulk, Marduk, Peste Noire, Dark Funeral, Seth...

I also became obsessed with one specific album—like nothing else before it: Dopethrone by Electric Wizard. To me, it’s a masterpiece. I just can't get enough of it!

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

Don't hesitate to go listen to OKVLTVS, my latest album with Espoir!

Thanks, for this interview!

https://www.instagram.com/vendangesblackmetal/

Vendanges/La Danse du Souvenir/2026 Full Length Review

  Vendanges  are  a  solo  project  from  France  that  plays  a  folk  influenced  style  of  black  metal  with  elements  of  dungeon  synth  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2026  album  "La  Dense  du  Sovenir"  which  will  be  released  on  September  20th.

  A  very  fast  and  raw  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  folk  instruments  also  mix  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times  and  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording. 

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  album  also  adds  in a   good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  a  couple  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

   Telephone  sounds  can  also  be  heard  briefly  as  well  as  one  track  also  being  an  instrumental  which  also  adds  in  some  acoustic  guitars  and  when  synths  are  utilized  they  add  in  elements  of  dungeon  synth  and  the  album  closes  with  another  instrumental.  The  production  sounds  very  fark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  French  and  cover  the  fields  of  Burgundy.  

  In  my  opinion  Vendanges  are  a  very  great  sounding  folk  influenced  black  metal  solo  project  with  elements  of  dungeon  synth  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "La  Fortresse  Verte"  and  "La  Lavendiere".  8  out  of  10.

  https://vendanges.bandcamp.com/merch/cd-pre-order-pack-8-17-september      

Taufpatin/Les Malfaisances de la Taufpatin/Antiq/2026 Full Length Review

  Taufpatin  are  a  band  from  France  that  plays  a  very  epic  form  of  black  metal  with  elements  of  dungeon  synth  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Les  Malfaisances  de  la  Taufpatin"  which  will  be  released  in  October  by  Antiq.

   Synths  start  off  the  album  and  also  bring  in  elements  of  dungeon  and  keller  synth  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  music  at  times.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing. Spoken  words  and  clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  tracks  along  with  the  album  also  capturing  a  very  medieval  atmosphere  at  times  and  the  whole  recording  also  sticks  to  a  slower  direction.

  Taufpatin  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  a  very  slow  and  epic  form  of  black  metal  and  mixes  it  with  dungeon  synth  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics   are  written  in  French  and  is  a  concept  album  that  covers  a  witch  from  18th  century  France  named  La  Taufpatin.

  In  my  opinion  Taufpatin  are  a  very  great  sounding  epic  mixture  of  black  metal  and  dungeon  synth  and  if  you  are  of  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "L'Affront"  "Operation  Vengeance"  and  "Je  reste  la  plus  belle".  8  out  of  10.

  antiqrecords.com

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Hardiesse/Tristesse Vespérale/Antiq/2026 EP Review

  Hardiesse  are  a  duo  from  France  that  plays  a  medieval  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  ep  "Tristesse  Vespérale"  which  will  be  released  on  September  30th  by  Antiq.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  ep  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  angry  sounding  black  metal  screams.  At  times  the  music  also  captures  a  very  medieval  atmosphere  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast beats  can  be  heard.

  When  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  fast  riffing  they  also  give  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling  while  the  ep  also  adds  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  one  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  clear  singing.

  Hardiesse  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  aggressive,  melodic  and  medieval  and  epic  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  French  and  cover  medieval  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Hardiesse  are  a  very  great  sounding  medieval  black  metal  duo  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Audace"  and  "Sentinelle".  8  out  of  10.

  http://antiqofficial.bandcamp.com/album/tristesse-vesp-rale      

 

Windswept/A Sign Of The Cloven Hoof/Primitive Reaction/2026 Full length Review

  Windswept  are  a  band  from  Ukraine  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  very  raw  and  epic form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "A  Sign  Of  the  Cloven  Hoof"  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Primitive  Reaction.

  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  a  couple  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  music  also  adding  in  the  aggression  of  the  old  school  era  with  a  more  modern  approach  and  all  of  the  tracks  stick  to  a  heavier  direction.

   On  this  recording  Windswept  brings  out  a  very  fast,  epic  and  raw  form  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Ukranian  Demonology  and  Mykola  Gogol's  early  stories. 

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Windswept  and  if  you  are  a f an  of  raw  and  epic  black  metal,  you  should check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLDUE  "Behind  The  Masks  of  Pertv"  and  "Thieves'  Of  The  Stars".  8  out  of  10.

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Mittags-Abgrund/Self Titled/Darkness Shall Rise/2026 Full Length Review

 

Mittags-Abgrund  are  a  solo  project  from  Russia  that  plays  a  very  epic  and  old  school  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  titled  2026  album  which  will  be  released  in  September  by  Darkness  Shall  Rise.

  Acoustic  guitars  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  vocals  are  mostly grim  black  metal  screams.

  Elements  of  death  metal  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  while  clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  at  times.  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  era  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  album  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling. When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  a  couple  of  tracks  also  adds  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing.

  Mittags-Abgrund  plays  a  musical  style  that  goes  back  to  the  90's  era  of  black  and  death  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  old  school  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Russian  and  cover  darkness  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Mittags-Abgrund  is  a  very  great  sounding  epic  and  old  school  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out t his  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Портреты  моих  предков"  and  Aurora  Consurgens".  8  out  of  10.

  darknessshallrise.de

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Mizoteist/In The Primordial Flame/Satanath Records/Arx Productions/More Hate Productions/2026 Full Length Review

  Mizoteist  are  a  band  from  Russia  that  plays  an  atmospheric  and  epic  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "In  the  Primordial  Flame"  which  was  released  as  a  joint  effort  between  Satanath  Records,  Ax  and  More  Hate  Productions.

  Clean  playing  starts off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast,  raw  and  brutal  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast b eats.  Vocals  are  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  while  the  riffs  also  add  in a  lot  of  melody  and  the  recording  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  long  and  epic  in  length.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  the  music  also  adding  a  more  modern  approach  to  the  genre,  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  briefly  and  they  also  bring  in  a  Lower  cover  which  also  shows  influences  of  thrash  metal.   

  Mizoteist  plays  a  musical  style  that takes  an  atmospheric  and  epic  form  of  black  metal  and  mixes  it  with  the  brutality  of  death  metal  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Mysticism  and  Philosophical  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Mizoteist  are  a  very  great  sounding  atmospheric  and  epic  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Gold  Blackened-Plague"  "In  The  Primordial  Flame"  and  "Cast  Down".  8  out  of  10.

https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat423-mizoteist-in-the-primordial-flame-2026

Rahvira/In The Darkness Of Silence/Holy Mountains Music/Underworld Echoes Records/More Hate Productions/2026 Full Length Review

   Rahvira  are  a  band  from  Armenia  that h as  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  an  epic  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "In  the  Darkness  Of  Silence"  which  was  released  as a  joint  effort  between  Holt  Mountains  Music,  Underworld  Echoes  and  More  Hate  Productions.

  Synths  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  more  of  a  heavier  and  melodic  direction  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  mixed  in  with  a  few  growls.  At  times  the  music  gets  very  atmospheric  sounding  and  when  the  recording  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  songs  more  of  a  raw  feeling.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  one  track  also  adding  in a   brief  use  of  clean  playing,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly.

  On t his  recording  Rahivra  takes  their  epic  style  of  black  metal  into  more  of  an  aggressive  direction  then  their  previous  release.  Th e production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Armenian  History.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Rahvira  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "They're  Silent"  "Eternal  War"  "Carnival  Of  Shadows"  and  "Bow  Me".  8 out  of  10.

http://holymountains.bandcamp.com/album/hm004-rahvira-in-the-darkness-of-silence-2026

   

Seer's Fire/Whispers In The Fire/His Wounds/2020 Album Re-Issue Review

 

  Seer's  Fire  are  a  solo  project  from  the  Netherlands  that  plays  a  very  epic,  atmospheric  and  lo-fi  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2017  album  "Whispers  In  The  Fire"  which  was  re-issued  in  2020  by  His  Wounds.

  Atmospheric  sounding  synths  start  off  the  album  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  A  great  portion  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  recording  also  capturing  a  very  lo-fi  atmosphere.

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in a   great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  which  also  gives  the  music  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  tracks  and  one  song  is  also  an  instrumental.

  Seer's  Fire  plays  a  style  of  black  metal  that  is  very  epic,  atmospheric  and  lo-fi  sounding.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  Fantasy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Seer's  Fire  are  a  very  great  sounding  epic,  atmospheric  and  lo-fi  black  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  re-issue.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Windswept  Cold,  Winter's  Grasp"  "Misty  Shores  Where  Ice  Rests"  and  "Mighty  Walls  Amongst  Forlorn  Fields".  8  out  of  10.

  https://hiswounds.bandcamp.com/album/seers-fire-whispers-in-the-fire

Aornos/Decade Of Storms/Fekete Terror Productions/2026 Compilation Album Review

  This  is  a  review  of  another  compilation  from  Hungary's  Aornos  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  epic,  atmospheric  and  philosophical  style  of  black  metal  and  the  album  will  be  released  on  July  28th  by  Fekete  Terror  Productions  and  called  "Decade  Of  Storms".

  A  very  dark  sounding  intro  starts  off  the  compilation  while  also  introducing  epic  sounding  synths  which  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  raw  feeling.

  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  some  clear  singing  also  being  used  at  times  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style.

  Throughout  the  compilation  you  can  also  hear a   good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  the  recording  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments.  Clear  singing  is  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  album  as  well  as  some  growls  also  being  utilized  at  times,  one  song  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  electronic  music  sounds  and  one  track  is  also  an  instrumental.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Philosophy,  Nature,  Existence  and  Cosmos. 

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  compilation  from  Aornos  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic,  atmospheric  and  philosophical  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "From  A  Higher  Reality"  "The  Great  Scorn"  "White  Death"  and  "Nemesis".  8  out  of  10.

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Aornos/Decade Of Echoes/Fekate Terror Productions/2026 Compilation Album Review

   Hungary's  Aornos  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  epic,  atmospheric  and  philosophical  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  compilation  album  "Decade  of  Echoes"  which  will  be  released  on  July  28th  by  Fekate  Terror  Productions  and  consists  of  re-recorded  versions  of  their  earlier  material.

  Epic  sounding  keyboards  start  off  the  compilation  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  recording  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  while  clear  singing  can  also  be  heard  at  times.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  some  of  the  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  words  and  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  The  compilation  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments  along  with  some  clear  singing  also  being  utilized  at  times.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  as  well  as  some  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  a  few  songs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  clean  playing,  they  also  add  in  a  couple  of  brief  keyboards  instrumentals.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Philosophy,  Nature,  Existence  and  Cosmos.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  collection  from  Aornos  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  compilation.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Avernus"  "Into  The  Night"  "Where  Hate  And  Lightning  Truth  Born"  and  "Dysangelium".  8  out  of  10.

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Hanternoz/A Hed an Noz, a Noz, a Noz/Antiq/2026 Full Length Review

  Hanternoz  are  a  band  from  France  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  very  epic  and  atmospheric  form  of  pagan  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "A  Hed  an  Noz,  a  Noz,  a  Noz"  which  will  be  released  in  August  by  Antiq.

  Raw  tremolo  picking  starts  off  the  album  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  the  recording  also  has  its  atmospheric  moments.

  Clear  pagan  vocals  are  also  used  at  times  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats.  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount of  clean  playing  and  folk  instruments  which  also  adds  in  some  medieval  touches,  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  as  well  as  one  song  also  being  an  instrumental.  

  On  this  recording  Hanternoz  continue  to  expand  on  the  epic  and  atmospheric  style  of  pagan  black  metal  that  they  have  introduced  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  French  and  cover  the  Devils  of  Breton  Folklore.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Hanternoz  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Sur  le  Chemin  des  fees"  "La  Peste  a  Limoges"  and  "Quand  j'ai  tue  le  Rol  de  lqa  Foret".  8  out  of  10.

  

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Trollband/Batlord Preservation Society Pt. 1/2025 EP Review

 

  Vancouver  B.C,  Canada's  Trollband  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  them  moving  away  from  the  folk  influenced  style  of  pagan  black  metal  from  earlier  recordings  and  does  covers  of  Bathory  from  the  viking  metal  phase  and  this  is  a  review  of t heir  self  released  2025  ep  "Batlord  Preservation  Society".

  Synths  start  off  the  ep  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  giving  the  music  more  of  an  epic  atmosphere.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  while  the  guitar  leads  are  done  in  more  of  a  melodic  style  and  the  vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

 A  lot  of  the  music  takes  the  old  Bathory  material  and  mixes  it  with  the  bands  approach  to  black  metal  giving  the  songs  more  of  an  up  to  date  touch.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  some  clear  singing  also  being  used  at  times  and  most  of  the  recording  sticks  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction.

  On  this  recording  Trollband  takes  3  songs  from  Bathory  and  mixes  it  with  their  approach  to  melodic  pagan  black  metal  to  make  the  songs  sound  more  modern.  The  production  sounds  very  raw  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  epic  gantasy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Trollband  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  melodic  pagan  black  metal  and  Bathory's  viking  metal  style,  you  should c heck  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACK  "The  Stallion".  8  out  of  10.

https://trollband.bandcamp.com/album/batlord-preservation-society-pt-1    

Chamber Of Unlight/Avernus/Werewolf Records/2026 Full Length Review

  Chamber  Of  Unlight  are  a band  from  Finland  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  an  old  school  form  of   Finnish  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Avernus"  which  will  be  released  on  July  31st  by  Werewolf  Records.

  High  pitched  black  metal  screams  start  off  the  album before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Synths  are  also  utilized  at  times  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  melody  and  the  music  is  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  90's  era.

  Growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  added  into  the  music  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  the  album  also  having  its  atmospheric  moments  and  one  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  clear  singing.,  spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  on  a  couple  of  tracks.

  On  this  recording  Chamber  Of  Unlight  a  very  epic,  atmospheric,  melodic  and  old  school  style  of  black  metal.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  while  the  lyrics  cover  darkness  and  magick  themes.   

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Chamber  of  Unlight  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic,  atmospheric  and  old  school  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "One  With  The  One"  and  "When  Light  Does  Not  Dare  To  Enter".  8  out  of  10.

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Sojourner/Gateways/Avantgarde Music/2026 Full Length Review

  New  Zealand/Sweden's  Sojourner  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  an  epic  and  atmospheric  form  of  black  metal  with  elements  of  folk  music  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Gateways"  which  will  be  released  on  July  10th  by  Avantgarde  Music.

  Epic  sounding  keyboards  start  off  the  album  and  also  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  while  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  lot  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard.

  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  mixed  in  with  a  few  growls  while  the  album  also  adds  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Female  vocals  are  also  used  at  times  along  with  the  album  also  mixing  in  elements  of  folk  music,  when  tremolo  picking  is  added  into  the  fast  riffing  they  also  give  the  album  more  of  a  raw  feeling  and  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  lot  of  melody.

  On  this  recording  Sojourner  continue  to  expand  on  the  epic  and  atmospheric  style  of  black  emtal  that  they  have  introduced  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  fantasy  and  nature  themes. 

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Sojourner  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  and  atmospheric  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Dawnrays"  "Occultation"  and  "The  Road  Ahead".  8  out  of  10.

  https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/album/gateways

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Divine Sovereign Interview

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

Not that much, to be honest. Mainly writing new material, looking for inspiration and ideas for new riffs, and deciding what the next stage of this story should look like from a narrative perspective. On a day-to-day basis, aside from this project, I work at two jobs, so it’s really the music that has to find a place in my schedule, not the other way around.

2. Recently you have released a new album, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

It’s certainly more polished from a technical standpoint. My mixing skills have definitely improved, though I also decided to work with a professional producer on the mastering to make the material sound as good as possible on a limited budget. Compared to the first album, I also feel that this material is more complex and experimental—“Dawn Of A New Age” was written in four months and released almost immediately after it was completed. This time, I gave myself more time both to gather my ideas and to execute them properly. I started working on the material in the fall of 2024, recorded the album in late 2025, but it wasn’t until now that I was able to put the finishing touches on everything.

3. You also have another solo project that is in more of a doom/death metal direction, how would you compare the atmospheric blackened doom  metal style of 'Divine Sovereign' to your other project?

“It Doesn't Get Better” is, for me, a sort of “practice run” when it comes to producing music. That material was created during a difficult period in my life—the end of college, the associated Sisyphean task known as job hunting (which I feel has become particularly difficult following the pandemic), and the breakdown of several important relationships in my life marked the period from 2022 to 2024. This also explains why the material sounds the way it does—I didn’t know much about music production back then, and you can sense a certain “demo-like” quality to the material, along with technical shortcomings. At the same time, however, this project served as a way for me to vent some of the issues that were tormenting me and to express emotions that were difficult to articulate normally. Hence the greater rawness of those recordings. The project also helped me develop my musical skills—while the first album is very slow and fairly simple to play, the third one presents a greater challenge—you can sense that I was moving in a more technical direction.

However, the fundamental difference between It Doesn’t and Divine Sovereign lies in their form of expression—the former is heavy and brutal, while the latter is full of hope, triumph, and heroism. I’d also say that Divine Sovereign presents a broader emotional palette than my original project. That’s why I don’t know when—or if—I’ll ever return to it. But I’m not closing that door on myself.

4. The lyrics on both of the releases cover the world known as 'Autaxia', can you tell us a little bit more about the world you have created with your songwriting?

Well, if you touch on topics that are controversial to people—whether it’s politics, religion, worldview issues, or even reproductive rights—it’s hard to avoid extreme reactions from others. And I think that’s mainly why I decided to create a world set in a sci-fi setting. I’ve always believed that books, movies, or even video games set in alternative universes have greater “licencia poetica” when it comes to presenting difficult or controversial topics. Personally, I’m an agnostic, so it was never my intention to portray faith as good or bad. Besides, I consider such dualism to be an extreme oversimplification and a flattening of the phenomenon. Every complex social construct is multidimensional—whether we’re talking about ideology, religion, or a legal system. In each, we’ll find some positives, but also issues that need improvement. Not to mention that certain aspects of these phenomena may also interact with human nature in ways that are either positive or negative. Therefore, I wanted to create a universe that would not only allow me to showcase the complexity of the phenomenon of faith without provoking anyone, but would also enable me to experiment with the concept itself. Having the opportunity to shape from the ground up certain attitudes or ideas that guide the characters in this story allows me to better present selected aspects of the phenomenon I’m exploring.

That’s precisely why the first book was able to portray faith as a force that unites people, only to take a sharp turn in the second installment of this story and present it as the central axis of a civil war. Incidentally, I can draw on the histories of various nations as inspiration for the stories I create, since I’m not limited by a history textbook. And the ability to incorporate supernatural phenomena into the story is just an added bonus.

5. You have also taken some inspiration from Religion and History and added  it into the fictional universe, which aspects of non-fiction have influenced your songwriting?

In short—there were many. For the first album, major sources of inspiration included the Spartacus rebellion in ancient Rome, the Thirty Years’ War, and Poland’s recent history (religion was a powerful force that united people during the anti-communist resistance). As for the themes of the second album, a major source of inspiration was events such as the French Revolution (particularly the Jacobin period and the attempt to build a “secularized” church), the schisms within the Christian church (both the Eastern schism and the one caused by the Reformation), and, looking at recent history, stories of religious persecution in countries such as North Korea, China, and Iran. The fundamental observation from which the concept for the second album emerged, however, was the realization that nearly every major religion has experienced some form of schism or, at the very least, the emergence of distinct schools of thought. In Europe, conflicts between emperors and popes divided a faith that had existed as a unified entity for a thousand years; Muslims began to split into Shiites and Sunnis shortly after Muhammad’s death; and Buddhists from India differ from those in Tibet or, say, Vietnam.  

6. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Divine Sovereign'?

I'm terrible at coming up with proper nouns. The only one I came up with that was completely original was “Autaxia”, which is the name of the planet where the story takes place. The project name, on the other hand, is borrowed from the game “Stellaris”—I’m a fan of grand strategy games, and it just so happens that this is the name of a civic and an event for empires based on psionics. It’s also easy to guess why I gave the characters in this story those particular powers.

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

The cover refers to the third track on the album—“Pledge.” This is the climax of the story—following a rebellion sparked by the bloody policies of the king and the priestly elite, the high priest, who heads the church founded by the story’s protagonists, seizes power over the planet. Desiring to maintain his questionable power and increase his control over the planet’s inhabitants to prevent similar events from occurring in the future, he decides to perform a ritual to the old deities—the very same ones who abandoned the inhabitants of Autaxia, as described on the first album. Since the protagonists have lost the powers they gained in the first installment, the leader is willing to turn to the beings his people once cursed, solely to gain control over them. As part of the ritual, he must make a sacrifice—hence the severed finger—though the true sacrifice to the ancient deities will not be the maiming of a single man, but the punishment of the people who rejected them in the past, as described in the fourth track.

8. With both of your projects you record everything by yourself, are you open to working with other musicians or do you prefer to work solo?

I prefer working solo. On the one hand, I don’t feel the pressure that I’m wasting time in the studio I’m paying for, which gives me more time to experiment and make adjustments. On the other hand, I can develop my mixing skills. Of course, that doesn’t mean I wouldn’t collaborate with someone—most likely a drummer. The only catch is that such a service usually costs money, and as I mentioned, I’m working on a fairly limited budget. On top of that, I live in a small town where only a handful of people listen to music similar to mine, and among them there’s only one other musician (a guitarist, a role I happen to fill myself). But I’m not ruling anything out—we’ll see what the future brings.

9. On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of atmospheric black and doom metal?

I received a few messages offering congratulations and expressing keen interest. For example, I came across Jon from Experitone, who helped me with the mastering, and a few journalists whose questions I answered. I wouldn’t say, however, that it was some phenomenal success—I operate in the deep underground, I don’t produce a fully professional sound, and I regularly encounter people who are rather critical of my music (for example, I was recently mocked by a DJ from a U.S. radio station who claimed that the project’s name is grammatically incorrect—which is actually untrue; on top of that, he didn’t say a word about what he was listening to, so I can only say that it is what it is).

However, I want to see how people will react to the second album—a higher production quality and a concept I’ve thought through more carefully might lead to a more positive reception among fans.

10. Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?

Probably still experimenting in the comfort of my own home. In that regard, I share a similar mindset with Dan Swano from Edge Of Sanity and Witherscape. He’s often mentioned in interviews that he isn’t the biggest fan of live performances and that he gets much more joy out of creating something in the studio, where he can redo takes as many times as necessary until he achieves a satisfying result. He attributed this to perfectionism, which I can understand. Again—it’s not that I’m completely ruling out the possibility of performing on stage, but the chances of me actually doing so are rather slim. I only know a handful of musicians, which would make it difficult for me to put together a lineup; I have more fun experimenting in a digital audio workstation; and on top of that, I’m a homebody who juggles two jobs. So the current balance between being a musician and an employee suits me very well.

11. What are some of the bands or musical styles you are currently listening to nowadays?

Right now, I’m going through what you might call a “traditional heavy metal phase.” I’m listening to tons of old stuff from this subgenre—Manilla Road, Liege Lord, Brocas Helm, Angel Which, Scanner, Stormwitch, Trojan—just to name a few. However, I regularly try to find heavier stuff, since I’ve always been a huge fan of death, speed, and black metal—from these subgenres, I’ve recently been listening a lot to bands like Yellow Eyes, Lamp of Murmuur, Worm, Blood Incantation, Cruel Force, Hellripper, Vulture, and Blut Aus Nord.

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

Thank you for your questions and for the opportunity to share a few “behind-the-scenes” tidbits. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to check out my work and for the feedback I receive from time to time. It’s nice to hear that what I do is met with a positive response, and I hope I’ll be able to continue raising the bar with my work so that I can give people the best possible experience. I hope I’ll be able to give more interviews like this as new installments of the “Autaxia saga” are released over the coming years.

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Hesperia/Picenam (True Marchigian Black Metal Renaissance)/Hammerheart Records/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Italy's  solo  project  Hesperia  has  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  shows  the  music  going  for  a  very  epic,  atmospheric  and  medieval  form  of  pagan  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2026  album  "Picenam  (True  Marchigian  Black  Metal  Renaissance"  which  will  be  released  in  Agust  by  Hammerheart  Records.

  Nature  sounds  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  atmospheric  sounding  synths  a  few  seconds  later  which  also  capture  a  very  medieval  atmosphere  and  mixes  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times.  Vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  melody.

When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats  can  be  heard  which  also  gives  the  album  more  of  a  raw  feeling.  A  lot  of  the  recording  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  mid  90's  era  of  the  genre  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Throughout  the  album  you  can  also  hear  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  tracks  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  spoken  words.  Acoustic  guitars  and  folk  instruments  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  as  well  as  most  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  elements  of  ambient  are  also  utilized  at  times,  Gregorian  chants  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  the  history,  folklore,  legends  and  the  paganism  of  the  Marche  region.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Hesperia  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic,  atmospheric  and  medieval  pagan  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "1375  La  Lega  Maledetta"  "Lu  Lupu  Manna"  "II  Sentiero  Delle  FateAtto  II"  and  "II  Paradiso  Della  Regina  Sibbilla  Atto  II".  8  out  of  10.

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Finsterforst/Still/AOP Records/2026 Full Length Review

 

  Germany's  Finsterforst  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  goes  the  music  going  for  a  'black  forest  metal'  direction  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2026  album  "Still"  which  will  be  released  in  July  by  AOP  Records.

  Clean  playing  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  clear  singing  a  few  seconds  later  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  a  lot  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  synths,  keyboards  and orchestral  arrangements  also  takes  the  music  into  a  more  atmospheric  direction  and  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  post  metal  style  while  the  harsh  vocals  are  mostly  grim  sounding  black  metal  screams.  Some  of  the  tracks  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  accordions  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Touches  of  folk  music  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  the  recording  is  more  rooted  in  the  modern  era  of  the  genre.  Spoken  words  can  also  be  heard  briefly  as  well  as  one  song  also  introducing  acoustic  guitars  onto  the  album  and  most  of  the  songs  stick  to  either  a  slow  or  mid  tempo  direction  and  the  closing  track  is  a  Pink  Floyd  cover.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Germany  and  cover  Philosophy,  Nature  and  Humanity  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Finsterforst  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  epic  and  atmospheric  post  black  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Obduktion"  "Im  Wond"  "Fels"  and  "Another  Brick  On  The  Wall".  8  out  of  10.

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