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(novi post – recenzija) Pepel – Lord Of The Abyss

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Ne zna se puno o Pepel, osim da su bazirani u susjednom nam Varaždinu i da im je ovo debut opus. Bend čine dva člana koji inače sviraju u Corpse Grinder, Bogec, Satanic Multikultivator, Scumbag…, a osnovani su 2023. Na ovom opusu nalazi se 8 stvari, a dugo nije bilo nekog black metal benda u ovim sjevernijim krajevima, a sada se to polako mijenja uz bendova kao što su Haxanking, a naravno i Pepel o kojem je ovdje riječ. Tekstovi su na engleskom jeziku i bave se uobičajenim temama u black metalu kao što su mizantropija, osobni i unutarnji demoni, smrću i tamom, paklom i ostalim veselim temama. Produkcija je odlična za ovakav black metal, a ovdje se radi o sirovijem true black metalu sa uletima atmosferičnog blacka, kao što je akustični početak albuma genijalnog naziva A Small Crack In The Walls Of Hell, Through Which I See The Rays Of Heaven. Iako se radi o instrumentalu riječ je o odličnom intru albuma. To nije jedini instrumental na albumu, tu je i odličan creepy valcer klavira i bubnjeva Serpentine Waltz. Vokali su odlični, Inkvizitor je sasvim sigurno jedan od najboljih trenutno vokala na ekstremnoj metal sceni u Hrvata. Jedan od mojih favorita Misanthropy and Sorrow udara u glavu mid tempom, ali odličnom ponavljajućom gitarskom melodijom i podsjeća jako na slavne dane prvih Darkthrone, Gorgoroth i Marduk albuma, iako nije klon tih bendova, da se razumijemo. Mada prevladava epski mid tempo u stvarima, synthevi dodaju na atmosferi iako ne prevladavaju iznad gitara, blast beatovi koji se povremeno javljaju dodaju na agresiji iznad prelamajućih melankoličnih melodija, a glavna stvar je da je ovdje riječ o odlično napisanim stvarima za debut opus, a moji favoriti su gore spomenuta Misanthropy And Sorrow, Behold An Infernal Throne, naslovna Lord Of The Abyss i Frozen Void.

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(review) Anguana – ‘Suman’

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ANGUANA is another band from the mighty Italian underground scene. This is their new EP containing 6 songs, two of them being atmospheric instrumentals which serve as kind of intermezzo between the songs. Anguana play mixture of raw old school black metal, melodic atmospheric black with touch of folk influences which can be heard in the song structures, like in the title song for example, which starts with folk metal guitar work, evolving into fast, aggressive, yet melancholic melodic black metal song, like Italian bands do. I love the use of choir clean vocals, reminding me of Bathory behind the black metal vocals which at times reminded me of Satyr from Satyricon with similarity of voice. Lyrics are in Italian and local dialect and deal with witchery, folk tales and tradition, this band being from Venetian region, meaning north of Italy. The usage of synth is sounding more dungeon synth and fits perfectly to the whole atmosphere of this opus, making it even more versatile and interesting for listening. This is good band and I am looking forward to the full length one day.

8/10 axes

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(review) Unfelled – ‘Pall of Endless Perdition’ (Season of Mist)

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Unfelled are relatively new band in the scene but its members are in no way new and strangers to the scene. This band consists of D.(Woods Of Desolation) on guitars and bass, Vlad(Drudkh) on drums and Mitch(Austere, Dearthe) on vocals. This debut full length opus contains seven songs of pure raw pagan black metal with lots of blast beats, old school nineties black metal influenced guitar work and screaming black vocals. But, there are couple of epic parts and melodies which make this one an interesting listen between aggression, anguish, pride and pagan beliefs to melancholy, sadness and melody. Songs like heavy hitters ‘The Opposer’ or ‘Veil of Perdition’ or my personal favorite ‘Transcendent Legacy’ are sure to win you over with tempo changes, darkness that is almost touchable in its thickness created through music. I must also commend vocals which are screamed black vocals but also harsh, yet you are able to understand most of being sung, so that is another plus in my opinion. There are couple of longer songs on this one but the opus doesn’t get boring for one single second. This is a strong black metal record with conviction and steel delivered through music. Go get this one.

8/10

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