domingo, 17 de marzo de 2024

ABERRATION

 


Origen: E.E.U.U., Minneapolis.

Formados: 2020

Estilo: Black, death

Temática: ?

Enlaces: Facebookspotify y youtube

Miembros:

  • AW Guitarra
  • DH Bajo y voces
  • EC Batería
  • JH Guitarra y voces
Discografía:

  • Aberration EP 2021  
  • Salomon's Gate Single 2023  
  • Divinations Split 2024  
  • Refracture CD 2024
REFRACTURE (2024)
Ya tenemos aquí el primer larga duración de los estadounidenses Aberration, una banda que cuenta entre sus filas con miembros de bandas como Suffering Hour,  Annihilation Cult o Nothingness y cuyo sonido responde a patrones del mas infecto black death en la linea de bandas como Antedeluvian o Altarage. A lo largo de los cinco temas que conforman este álbum no vemos sometidos a una presión tanto física como mental, fruto de lo enrevesado, vanguardista y poderoso del sonido del mismo. Por un lado tenemos un sonido implacable y demoledor de batería, muchas veces combinado un ritmo frenético con otro mucho más ponzoñoso y profundo, todo ello permite que los riffs se muestren musculosos y retrógrados, en una mezcla de guitaras y bajo que solo redunda en una suerte de profundidad insondable. A todo ellos tenemos que añadir las cavernosas voces de DH en una linea muy death en cuanto a profundidad y violencia. El sonido es magnifico, logrando atraparnos en una ambientación casi que enfermiza, en donde el componente musical logra atravesar nuestra mente hasta causarnos un estado febril, casi de inconsciencia en donde la ambientación que emana del álbum, junto con esa carga de violencia intrínseca al sonido, el vanguardismo de algunas secciones y los demoledores cambios de ritmo se muestran impasible a la hora de triturar mentes (8).



1. Antithesis  
2. Wresting Vibrations  
3. Interstitial Enmity  
4. Blighted  
5. Refracture





Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition





sábado, 16 de marzo de 2024

DUINDWALER - INTERVIEW



1. This project starts up around the year 2021, in the middle of Covid and you belong to bands like Hellevaerder, Infantry, what made you want to create a new band? Why did you choose the name Duindwaler and what does it refer to?

With my band Hellevaerder we have hit a roadblock during the pandemic. We were about to record our first full length 'In de nevel van afgunst' but were brought to a halt due to Covid. Being fed up by the restrictions to make music, I have placed my motivation to continue with a soloproject. As I wrote almost everything for Hellevaerder, I had the means to write, and (almost) record everything by myself. 

It was a way to release my energy, not being hold back by Covid, nor Hellevaerder itself. It was a way to prove to myself I could make something worthwhile, just by myself. 

The name 'Duindwaler' just came to mind. I grew up in Heemskerk, a little town nearby Haarlem and Alkmaar. It is filled with history, almost like an open museum if you know where to look. Surrounded by the forests and the dunes, the Dune Wanderer (Duin Dwaler) came to live. While the main focus was to pay a homage to one of my biggest influences, 'Hate Forest', I'd like to think I have become more than just that. 


2. Although active since 2021, it was not until 2024 that you released your first full-length, have the EP and the split been a way to define your sound better and give it a more personal approach until you found what you were looking for?

It all started as an outlet for my creativity, as mentionend above, an outlet for my energy. That brought life to the EP 'Landloper'. 

'Verloren vertellingen' came to life after labelmanager Alex from Zwaertgevegt asked me to make a split vinyl with our friends from Asgrauw. Featuring my band Hellevaerder, our friends from Asgrauw, myself as Duindwaler and the soloproject from Asgrauws drummer Floris, Schavot. 

Instead of making a 4-way split we have decided to make one album, with four different visions of it. One theme, one cover, one idea. Just interpetred by four different artists. Thats how the two Duindwaler tracks came alive. The music was already there, it just needed a little push for the greater good.

Both those releases were a way forward to my own sound. The debut 'In het Heemskerks duin' is the first real release in my opinion. It defines the soundscape truly worked through perfection, atleast in my opinion at the current time. It has evolved from a simple homage to a more worked out idea. That was refined to what is made now, a truly new identity with a newly made sound. New inspirations and a view on the progress I have not only made as a musician, but as a person.



3. How did the idea of creating the “Verloren vertellingen” split come about? Is it a kind of creating an alliance of Dutch bands? How would you describe the health of black metal in your country?

As mentioned in the last question, Alex from Zwaertgevegt reached out to me. We have a long running friendship and partnership with my band Hellevaerder, and on a personal level, we are also closely in contact.

He asked the question to Asgrauw, Schavot (Floris, drummer of Asgrauw), Hellevaerder and me. If we were interested in a release together. We all shouted 'YES!' instantly. That being said, 2 months later we all recorder 2 tracks (8 in total) and the rest is history.

We'd like to think a alliance like this is special. There are many splits being released, but we would not like to call this a true split. It is an album made by four bands together. That is not common in the Dutch BM scene. 

Speaking of the Dutch BM scene (NLBM), it is more alive than ever. There are more bands than ever to make and release NLBM, most of them with their own unique style and intentions. It is a scene that is upcoming, and I cannot wait to see what it will bring in the near future!


4. “In het Heemskerks duin”, your first full-length album, will soon be released. What was the process of writing and recording this first album like? What do you think has changed with respect to the EP and the split? What brands of instruments have you used in the process? What parts of the entire process do you find most complicated to carry out?

This album has been the most easy one to make and record so far, that needs some further explanation:

The most difficult part is creating the music itself. Inspiration is a funny thing, it cannot be called upon will and will come when it is there. Nine out of ten times when I pick up a guitar I come up with nothing, but that one time that I do grab the instrument I write a song within a hour. 

It can take months between songs, or just minutes. I cannot get a grasp on it. This release has been written, recorded, mixed and mastered by myself. In just 6 days I made it entirely, and have been without inspiration for weeks now. My soul is empy, it has spoken for what it needed to say... for now.

As it is a solo album, I have written all music and lyrics, recorded and mixed&mastered everything. For the guitars I have used my trusted Solar A2.7TB, for bass I have used a Harley Benton BZ-5000 II NT (I mean, GREAT value for money there!). For the drums I play a Tama Superstar (if I recall correctly) with Zildjian symbals (2x hat, 1x ride, 2 crashes, 1 china and a splash). All is recorded by some cheap ass drum mics from Thomann. Of course I would want more and better, but it did the job how I wanted it in current time. Fine is good enough, for now.


5. Although you are involved in other bands, where we have to highlight Hellevaerder. The sound you offer with Duindwaler is substantially different. Was it clear from the beginning that you wanted to distance yourself from the sound of the rest of the bands of which you are a part? As you are the only member of Duindwaler, do you feel freer when it comes to creating a sound more in line with your tastes? How would you describe the sound of this album for those who have not heard it yet? What bands and sounds are an influence for you?

Duindwaler has started as a homage to the mighty Hate Forest. Their pure and raw sound gave me a feeling of being alive. Hellevaerder has them as partially inspiration for the music. But I truly wanted to make music in their style. So Duindwaler was born, allthough it has became it's own entity by this release.

With Hellevaerder I have gathered musicians that are more capable than myself, atleast to my idea. I love to learn from them and create our own identity together. With the new full length on its way, I think we are succeeding in that. Duindwaler remains my personal interpetation of black metal. It is raw, fast and unforgiving. Something I will always seek in music.

Having this as soloproject gives me the ultimate freedom. I can do whatever I want, however I want to. 

That is how I would describe this album. Raw, furious, hard and unforgiving. The thoughts of Hellevaerder remains the same here: You are worth nothing, death is liberating!

 Besides the obvious Hate Forest inspiration for the 'Duindwaler' project, I have grown up with metal (and specially the black and death variant of it). My alltime main inspirations are as following: 1349, Belphegor, Immortal, Deeds of Flesh and Satyricon.


6. The lyrics of the split revolved around stories and legends from the Dutch region from which you come. Do you maintain this theme in the lyrics of the new album or do you address other topics? Did you adapt the lyrics to the music or vice versa?

The split has covered the folklore of the village called Heemskerk. That was also the main lyrical force for 'In het Heemskerks duin' (In the dunes of Heemskerk). Before the split I had the thoughts of making an album about the rich history from this region. But the music came first.

On day one I wrote a track, recorded it in the afternoon. During the evening the same day I wrote the lyrics and recorded them. That went on for six days. So this album was born. It will tell the tales of the battle from the perspectives of both parties in this region during the 80 year war.

I do not want to disclose everything, as by doing so I will take away the meaning for all listners. Give your own meaning to the music, as that is what makes it art. 


7. The Portuguese record label War Productions is in charge of publishing the new album. When did the contact and agreement to work together occur? Do you think that working with a foreign record label will give the band greater visibility?

Working with WAR was dealings of my friend from Void Wanderer Productions. He works together with WAR alot of times and I trust him in his opinion. 

Further more, the person behind WAR productions is great. He is promoting me in every way possible and has a great feeling for underground releases. The reach he has obviously has a good inpact, but only by being a good person he has been able to recieve and maintain those relations. It is a great partner to have in the battle to be fought!



8. I mentioned previously that the sound of the album has a very particular sound within black metal, there is a classic sound base but with a very peculiar and personal approach, I see that you have taken care of the entire recording process yourself, do you think That the sound offered could only have been created by yourself, taking care of the entire process? Did you consider the possibility of working with someone external?

During the recordings of the split I have asked Floris (Schavot, Asgrauw) to record te drums. As I did not have the possibility to record the drums on my own account at the given amount of time.

With this release I have done everything myself, including drums. Ofcourse there is always the option to record, mix and master at some studio or by some engineer. But this album is my 'child'. I want to do everything, as it is my hobby, my driving force for this life. 

By doing everything myself I can make it part of me. It is a story written and executed by myself, through my own vision. I am the Dune Wanderer, I am the eater of souls. And not an engineer from afar...


9. The credits on the cover are from A.A.W.R., unlike the Ep we are dealing with a cover of a landscape and loneliness, why this change with respect to the past? What does this cover represent and how does it relate to the content of the album?

A.A.W.R. is a shadow writer for Hellevaerder, she came up with the name and wrote multiple lyrics for that band. She is a great friend and even greater partner in everything. 

The artwork for 'In het Heemskerks duin' is based on one of the many viewpoints you would have at the real dunes of Heemskerk, only darkened a bit. She feels what I want to make, and gives valued input on everything I make. She is not just a creater, she is a thinker. 


10. Is there a possibility that we will see Duindwaler on stage one day? 

There is a possibility, allthough it being very slim. There have been ideas to bring it live but there are some complications.

As I did the vocals, I would like to play guitar live while doing them. But to find a drummer capable of playing this, is difficult for the amount of shows I would like to do yearly (aka, not that many). So maybe I will do some shows with this work live, but do not expect it. 


11. How were your beginnings in music: first concerts you attended, first albums you bought? What event in your life pushed you to want to be a musician?

I have started my metal journey early on. While I was 6 years old (currently 30) I was die hard Rammstein fan, by age 10 that became Carcass and Cannibal corpse. After some time it turned to black metal mainly by Immortal. That eventually became black and death only as in the artists mentioned earlyer. 

At this moment of writing it is more focussed at bands like Golgothan Remains, Fozziliasation, Abigor and ofcourse 1349 and Hate Forest. 

It is always a changing thing. Music is emotion. I can listenen brutal death to grindcore, slam death to all kinds of black. And even some techno in between. There is no good or wrong, only death.

Everyone needs an outlet for their emotion. Mine is through making music.


12.  What latest albums have you bought?

The last few albums I have bought are ofcourse from Hate forest, but I would like to highlight 'Tetragrammacide - Typho Tantric Aphorisms from the Arachneophidian Qur'an'. This album is my most played this year so far, as well as: 'GOLGOTHAN REMAINS - Adorned in Ruin'. Both are true fucking masterpieces. Both are not black, but are influencing me alot about what I seek in metal (and thus black metal) 


13. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer these questions for Black Metal Spirit, if you want to add something for Duindwaler fans this is the place. I hope the questions are to your liking.

I want to thank you for taking the interest in me, my music and my background. As well as everyone that have taken the time to read this.

YOU ARE WORTHLESS

DEATH IS LIBERATING!

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viernes, 15 de marzo de 2024

VOLCANDRA - INTERVIEW



 Good morning, thank you very much for answering these questions, how is everything going in Louisville?

Things are going well! It has been a very exciting time for the band with the positive reception the new album is getting.


1. The band started up around 2018, what led you to create the band? Why did you choose the name Volcandra and what does it refer to?

Volcandra formed after three of it's founding members left another band they were in. Volcandra was the name of a song from this previous band. It is essentially a made up word, but we like to think of it meaning something like "scored earth" or "scorched moon".


2. You have just released your second album “The Way of Ancients”, how have you approached the process of composing and recording this new work? What brands of instruments have you used in the process?

The composing process usually starts with one of us recording a pre-production demo of a song, and sharing it with our drummer Mike Hargrave, who will then record drum ideas over it. Once the basic arrangement of a song is established, we will practice it together at our rehearsal space to fine tune the arrangement. We use ESP and PRS guitars, and Crush drums.


3. I don't know if consciously, but in the new album there is a greater weight of elements that we can relate to melodic death, although thrash and black continue to have an equally important weight, is this a logical evolution in your sound? How would you describe the sound of the new album for those who have not heard it yet? What bands and styles are influences for you?

I would say it was a conscious choice to impliment elements of melodic death metal and thrash because we love many different subgenres of metal, and like to experiment with influences that will fit into Vocandra's sound. I would describe 'The Way Of Ancients' as a blend between melodic death metal, black metal and thrash. Influences would be bands like Skeletonwitch, Amon Amarth, Opeth, Carcass, At The Gates, Goatwhore, and many more.


4. In the past your lyrics covered themes related to video games and dark fantasies, why this relationship between your music and video games? Do you continue to adopt this theme in the new album? Who is in charge of writing the lyrics? Does music adapt to lyrics or vice versa?

There's a lot to be inspired by when it comes to video games, especially when there are elements of fantasy or science fiction involved. 'The Way Of Ancients' is indeed inspired by a video game series from the late 90's and early 00's. If you are familiar with these games it wont be hard to guess where the inspiration came from. I (Dave Palenske) write all the lyrics for the band. The music comes first, and then the lyrics based on the mood of the songs.



5. Your bassist Dyer Keathley left the band in 2022. How have you coped with having to replace him when recording the new album? Who has been in charge of these functions?

Dyer is a good friend of ours, and a founding member of Volcandra, but he decided touring wasn't for him. Our friend Andrew Casciato filled in for us in the latter half of 2022, and recorded bass on 'The Way Of Ancients'. Andrew is also a good friend of ours, but he is unable to tour as much as this band does, so Travis Meredith has been with us now for over a year and is our bassist moving forward. 


6. To shape the final sound of the album you have counted on the figure of Mike Low, at what point and why did you decide to work with him and what do you think he has contributed to the final result of the album?

Mike Low has been a good friend of mine for a very long time, and has been producing metal albums for a great while now. We knew from the start that we wanted him to record 'The Way Of Ancients'. He is very professional, and knows how to get the best performance out of everyone. Mike offered constructive criticism, and added a few small touches of his own that ended up making a big difference. His wife Emily Low also does vocal work throughout the album. 


7. For the cover you have worked with Varises Otak, why did you choose Varises for this feature? What does this cover represent and how does it relate to the content of the album?

Varises is a wonderful artist, and is very easy to work with when trying to make a vision come to life. The album cover is a place of trial, where brave warriors must do battle with ancient battle lords to prove their worth before pursuing their final quest to take down forces of evil.


8. Unlike your first album, which was self-released, for this second one you have the support of Prosthetic Records, with whom you had already worked for the edition of your previous EP a couple of years ago, how did this alliance with Prosthetic come about? Records? What do you think being able to work with them will give you?

Steve Joh from Prosthetic approached us about signing to the label back when we released 'Into The Azure' in 2020. When we finished our EP ' Border World' we came to the label with the new music and sealed the deal from there. Prosthetic has been fantastic to work with, getting us in touch with so many people, websites, and magazines to promote the new album. They also do a wonderful job at distributing the music as well.


9. You have found an interesting balance between melodic death, black and thrash, and not always in this order, all of this presented in this new album in a superb way, offering a sound that can respond to classicism within death sounds, classic melodic black that you have been able to blend with more current proposals within black thrash, how have you been able to combine this more classic aspect of extreme metal with more current sections, managing to offer a sound that somehow sounds different thanks to the balance between violence and melody?

Thank you! I think this has come rather naturally for us because we have such a wide array of influences. We love the more extreme side of metal, like death metal, and black metal, but are also huge fans of old school heavy metal, and classic rock. What we try to do is combine all of these influences into a cohesive work that flows nicely. This takes time, as we listen back to the songs many times and make changes that serve the music best.


10. The United States has a fairly eclectic black scene, how would you describe the black metal scene in your country? What bands would you recommend from Louisville?

There aren't a lot of black metal bands in Louisville admittedly. Crown Ov Serpents is a good one though. Stormruler from St. Louis, MO are a great band and friends of ours. Valdrin from Cincinatti, OH and Immortal Bird from Chicago, IL are great as well. We are fans of Wolves in the Throne Room too. I think one of my favorite black metal releases of the last decade is 'Tales of Othertime' by Stormkeep. 



11. Have you started the live presentation of the new album? How has the response been from your followers? What upcoming dates do you have closed? Who would you like to tour with due to affinity of sounds?

We had our album release show in Louisville, KY on the day the album came out and the reception has been fantastic. As of 3/12/24 we will be announcing our first tour of the year with Micawber (death metal from Wisconsin). We would love to tour with bands like Amon Amarth, Goatwhore, Cannibal Corpse, Midnight, Dark Funeral, etc. 


12. How were your beginnings in music: first concerts you attended, first albums you bought? What happened in your lives that pushed you to want to be musicians?

The first metal show I ever attended was Sounds of the Underground festival in either 2009 or 2010. So many great bands played that year like Goatwhore, Behemoth, Job For A Cowboy, Lamb of God, Shadows Fall, and many more. I've never been the same since. Music changed my life in my early teenage years starting with bands like AC/DC, Black Sabbath, and Motorhead. It has remained a constant for a very long time and I don't think I could go on in life without wanting to create more of it.


13. What album represents for you the essence of black metal? What latest albums have you bought?

Obviously bands like Bathory, Darkthrone, and Emperor laid the groundwork with their early work for what came after. I think if you are new to the genre it's important to know where it originated and study how it has evolved over time. I have to mention again that  'Tales of Othertime' by Stormkeep is easily one of the best black metal albums of recent times. Stormruler are putting out fantastic work as well. What I've heard of the new Borknagar is excellent too.


14. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer these questions for Black Metal Spirit, if you want to add something for Volcandra fans this is the place. I hope the questions are to your liking.


It was a pleasure! All I can say is please check out our new album ' The Way Of Ancients'. We really tried to make something special. Check out the music videos for "Fouled Sanctity" and "Seven Tombs" that we shot with Malcolm Pugh. We can't wait to get out on the road and play these songs live to many, many people. Cheers! 

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Scatmother ‎– Sadotantra (100x Blue Vinyl with White Splatter) 24,99 €



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lunes, 11 de marzo de 2024

VLTIMAS

 


Origen: Almada, Lisboa, Portugal / Georgetown, Texas, E.E.U.U. / Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Formados: 2015

Estilo: Blackened death metal

Temática: Destrucción, diablo y satán.

Enlaces: Bandcampdeezerfacebookinstagramspotify y tidal

Miembros:

  • David Vincent Voces
  • Flo Mounier Batería
  • Rune "Blasphemer" Eriksen Guitarra
Discografía:

  • Something Wicked Marches In CD 2019
  • Epic CD 2024

EPIC (2024)
"Epic" es el segundo trabajo de una banda que cuenta en sus filas con miembros de Cryptopsy o Aura Noir y ex miembros de Mayhem o Morbid Angel entre otros, desarrollando un estilo que se plasmó en su inicial "Something Wicked Marches In", un álbum que dejaba una estela de destrucción a su paso  al sustentarse en un poderoso sonido que rendía pleitesía de forma descarada a estilos como el death. Este segundo trabajo nos devuelve a la ferocidad del primer álbum, sin embargo el sonido se muestra más elaborada, ganando en algunas texturas, que sin acercarlos a terrenos vanguardistas si que permiten aproximarlos a terrenos más black y con cierto groove. El implacable rugir de batería de Flo sigue imparable a lo largo de todo el disco, el sigue ofreciendo esa vertiente más death del sonido del álbum que acaba por influir en el resultado final del mismo, sin embargo ha sabido conjugar esas secciones más directas con otras que permiten que los riffs cobren mayor protagonismo, con algunas partes más de corte digamos que melódico que abren el sonido hacia lo que podemos definir como blackened death metal. Un poco sucede lo mismo con las voces de David, implacables, oscuras y densas, pero abriendo influencias al acercarse a terrenos más limpios y claros, ofreciendo y atreviéndose con una atmosfera más oscura al sepultarnos con su implacable gravedad y contundencia. El resultado final, es un álbum de sonido poderoso y preciso, sustentándose en una batería que recoge lo mejor la influencias del death clásico, en una propuesta rápida y directa,  al mismo que tiempo que se muestra profunda y densa, con sonido de guitarra demoledor que gana enteros cuando el ritmo de las composiciones juegan con pasajes más lentos, sin olvidarse de unas voces que nos atrapan tanto por su poderosa y agresiva propuesta, tanto como por aquellas secciones donde se podemos apreciar ciertas aperturas hacia terrenos más metal, dando como resultado un álbum de esencia blackened death metal, pero que esconde un buen número de elementos que saben unir el clasicismo con sonidos más actuales. (8,1)




1. Volens Discordant 01:00  
2. Epic 04:35  
3. Miserere 03:51   
4. Exercitus Irae 04:01  
5. Mephisto Manifesto 05:05  
6. Scorcher 03:21   
7. Invictus 05:30  
8. Nature's Fangs 03:52  
9. Spoils of War 05:54  
  37:09





Vinyl, 7", EP, Red Translucent





jueves, 7 de marzo de 2024

LIDÉRC

 


Origen: Hungría, Veszprém.

Formados: 2020

Estilo: Black

Temática: Decadencia simbolista y rural macabro

Enlaces: Facebook

Miembros:

  • Agost K. Guitarra, samples y voces
  • Comes Listhius Voces
  • G. Caesus Guitarra y voces
  • K. Carnarius Bajo
  • K. Kazimir Batería
Discografía:

  • Promo Demo 2021  
  • Profán Mystérium CD 2024

Profán Mystérium (2024)
Los húngaros Lidérc presentan su álbum debut "Profán Mystérium" un trabajo que sigue la linea de la demo de 2021, ofreciendo un black que logra sumergirnos en un mundo de oscuridad y misticismo con una ambientación que recrea las tradiciones paganas medievales. Partiendo de una propuesta que podemos considerar como clásica dentro de la escena black, Lidérc se las ha arreglado para rodear su sonido de una ambientación oscura y sombría, sosteniendo su propuesta con una batería que gusta de ofrecer un tono directo, salpicado de algunas secciones más lentas que permiten que la atmosfera adquiera un tono más pagano. Las guitarras son crudas y agresivas, pero las propuesta de una segunda guitarras y algunas secciones de las principales transitan por paisajes con un contexto más melódico que acaba por incidir en el resultado final del álbum a la hora de recrear esa atmósfera mitológicas y ocultista basada en la leyendas tradicionales de su país, sustentadas también en ciertas partes por la inclusión de algunos samples. Por su parte el trabajo de las distintas voces que participan el álbum contribuyen con su marcado acento crudo y oscuro por momentos, o más accesibles en otras, a recrear esas influencias medievales. Es cierto que la incursión en territorios basados en las leyendas de tradición oral dentro del black metal no ha sido del todo satisfactorias a lo largo de del tiempo, existiendo solo un grupo de bandas que han salido triunfadoras en estos terrenos, con Malokarpatan como ejemplo de lo expuesto, sin embargo Lidérc se puede decir que han logrado captar la esencia de esa parte pagana y de tradición oral para que influye en su sonido y ofrecer un álbum capaz de trasportarte al medievo. (8,3).





1. Bacchanalia 05:38  
2. Zsarátnok 04:49  
3. Az elkárhozottak 05:16  
4. Ekpyrosis 05:47  
5. Tövisliget 04:58  
6. Caprineus 05:43  
  32:11






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martes, 5 de marzo de 2024

ONDFODT

 ONDFODT (2024)

Ep de cinco temas que no dejan de ser una revisión de lo expuesto en sus dos primeros álbumes, imprimiéndole el sello de la nueva formación, en forma de una mayor intensidad y potencia. Los temas pertenecen a los álbumes "Hexkonst" y "Dödsrikets kallelse", álbumes que supusieron que Ondfødt asomara la cabeza dentro del black metal de corte escandinavo, viniendo de un sonido oscuro y crudo dentro de la faceta más clásica del black escandinavo. Con esta actualización de sondio de alguna forma los temas logran sonar mucho más potentes y directos, con una velocidad endiablada en terrenos que puedan cursar cercanos al death metal, siempre pululando una cierta melodía que emana tanto de los riffs violentos, directos y precisos fruto del trabajo de las tres guitarras presentes en la mezcla. Alagunos, casi que testimoniales arreglos de teclados y esas voces directas y violentas, con muchas secciones oscuras, acaban por desgranar un black metal que aún siguiendo los cánones de la vertiente más clásica del género, sabe sacar partido a facetas relacionadas con un sonido más cuidado y mucho más elaborado para poner al día viejos temas, sin que pierdan su autenticidad y que nos dejan con ganas de nuevo material en breve (7,7).




1. Faensgyte  
2. No ere jo Satan  
3. Midnatt  
4. Den sanna  
5. Paradiset (Rauli Somerjoki cover)




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lunes, 4 de marzo de 2024

DUINDWALER

 


Origen: Holanda, Heerhugowaard

Formados: 2021

Estilo: Black

Temática: ?

Enlaces: Bandcampdeezerfacebook y spotify

Miembros:

  • Daan Bleumink Todo
Discografía:

  • Landloper EP 2021  
  • Verloren vertellingen Split 2023  
  • In het Heemskerks duin CD 2024
IN HET HEEMSKERKS DUIN (2024)
Vinculado a otros proyectos entre los que cabe destacar Hellevaerder, Daan se embarca en una one man band, con un split y un Ep ya publicados nos llega su primer larga duración. Seis temas de una duración considerable conforman este "In het Heemskerks duin", en donde nos podemos olvidar de cualquier tipo de arreglo o intro, ya que el sonido desde el inicio arremete con una fuerza desgarradora de la mano de un sonido de batería denso y poderoso, sin apenas cambios de ritmo a lo largo de los temas, lo que ayuda a crear una sensación tanto de violencia y agresividad como de oscuridad y podredumbre. Por su parte las guitaras se van sucediendo en diversas capas, el líneas generales con un tono agresivo y directo, en donde podemos entrever un carácter clásico si por ello entendemos el black de segunda ola. Las voces se muestran en perfecta sintonía con lo anteriormente expuesto, adoptando un tono directo y agresivo, pero acentuando el carácter grave de las mismas, lo cual aumenta el peso de la oscuridad en el sonido final del álbum. Lo expuesto por Daan en este primer trabajo muestra un álbum denso, oscuro y profundo, en donde hay que destacar por un lado el alto ritmo a lo largo de todos los temas y el carácter tanto destructivo como inmersivo del sonido partiendo de una base clásica. (8).



1. Vaderlands vuur 07:52  
2. Razende wind 04:37  
3. In het Heemskerks duin 06:43  
4. Het duister bestormd 05:18  
5. Alle rust verdwenen 05:31  
6. Schim in de duinen 06:06  
  36:07





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domingo, 3 de marzo de 2024

NECROPHOBIC

 


Origen: Suecia, Estocolmo

Formados: 1989

Estilo: Black, death

Temática: Anitcristianismo, muerte, oscuridad y satanismo

Enlaces: Deezer, facebookNecrophobicinstagramsoundcloudspotifytidal y youtube

Miembros:

  • Anders Strokirk Voces
  • Joakim Sterner Batería
  • Johan Bergebäck Guitarra
  • Sebastian Ramstedt Guitarra
  • Tobias Cristiansson Bajo
Discografía:

  • Realm of Terror Demo 1989  
  • Slow Asphyxiation Demo 1990
  • Unholy Prophecies Demo 1991  
  • The Call EP 1993
  • The Nocturnal Silence CD 1993
  • Bloodfreezing Demo 1994
  • Spawned by Evil EP 1996
  • Darkside CD 1997
  • The Third Antichrist CD 1999
  • Bloodhymns CD 2002
  • Tour EP 2003 Recopilatorio 2003  
  • Hrimthursum CD 2006
  • Satanic Blasphemies Recopilatorio 2009
  • Death to All CD 2009
  • Womb of Lilithu CD 2013
  • Pesta EP 2017
  • Mark of the Necrogram Single 2018  
  • Mark of the Necrogram CD 2018
  • Satanic Prophecies Recopilatorio 2018  
  • Mirror Black Single 2020  
  • The Infernal Depths of Eternity Single 2020  
  • Devil's Spawn Attack Single 2020  
  • Dawn of the Damned CD 2020
  • Tsar Bomba Single 2021  
  • Live in Chicago Single 2023  
  • Stormcrow Single 2023  
  • As Stars Collide Single 2024  
  • Grace of the Past Single 2024  
  • In the Twilight Grey CD 2024
IN THE TWILIGHT GREY (2024)
Estamos ante el décimo álbum de la banda sueca que llega justo cuando están a punto de cumplir sus veinticinco años de carrera y que muestra una formación de plenas garantías que de un tiempo a esta parte ha sabido arrancar un sonido preciso a sus álbumes, lo cuales si no lo eran ya, son un referente en sonido death, black metal. El sonido de los suecos se caracteriza por la contundencia que es capaz de imprimirle el sonido de batería de Joakim Sterner, en forma de un dinamismo recurrente en donde las partes mas directas suenan contundentes, pero con un trabajo soberbio a la hora de elaborar diferentes ritmos e intensidades que permiten que el sonido también ofrezca cierto dinamismo. Sin lugar a dudas el trabajo de guitarras de Johan y Sebastian están a la altura de lo esperado, su ausencia durante una temporada en la formación de Nocrophobic coincidió con un sonido más titubeante, sin embargo su regreso a significado que lo elaborado de los riffs logren ofrecer tanto ese tono oscuro y directo muy death metal que se presupone al sonido de la banda, sin que en ningún momento se resientan un tono más melódico en las estructuras de los riffs, con un logrado equilibrio enre densidad y melodía. Las voces de Anders muestran la contundencia y las oscuridad que nos tiene acostumbrados, con acertados pasajes más potentes y otros en donde podemos descubrir algunas influencias de estilos más accesibles. Sin lugar a dudas la producción de Fredrik Folkare ha jugado a favor de elevar un grado lo expuesto en este álbum, pero ni que decir tiene que cuando Necrophobic lanza un nuevo álbum la veteranía y la calidad quedan fuera de toda duda con una propuesta demoledora, contundente y muy profesional (7,7).



1. Grace of the Past 05:01  
2. Clavis Inferni 04:34  
3. As Stars Collide 05:12   
4. Stormcrow 04:26  
5. Shadows of the Brightest Night 07:30  
6. Mirrors of a Thousand Lakes 05:37  
7. Cast in Stone 04:22  
8. Nordanvind 06:40  
9. In the Twilight Grey 07:54  
10. Ascension (Episode Four) 02:41  
  53:57




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