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Angry Metal Guy<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/enevelde-pandemonium-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Enevelde – Pandemonium Review</a></p><p><i>By Dear Hollow</i></p><p>There’s something to be said for simplicity in black metal. You don’t need an onslaught of atmospherics and technical skill to make it work – and in most cases, it’s discouraged. Sometimes you just need an effective chord progression, the right distortion, basically any vocal style that you can put through a reverb filter, and drums that hold a beat. Norway’s <strong>Enevelde</strong> knows this. Honing a distinctly cavernous approach to the Nidrosian black metal scene, the one-man act may not blow you away with its riffage, ferocity, or darkness, but third full-length <em>Pandemonium</em> aims for its most cohesive and sinister album yet.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/enevelde-pandemonium-review/#fn-215372-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1</a></p><p><strong>Enevelde</strong> is a project of B. Kråbøl, best known as vocalist of <strong>Misotheist</strong> and constituent of the second-wave Addams Family band <strong>Kråbøl</strong>, and at one time serving as drummer of the melodeath act <strong>Hypermass</strong>. While his projects are largely known for their intensity, <strong>Misotheist</strong> bringing the terror back to black metal and <strong>Kråbøl</strong> enacting traditional second-wave frigidity, <strong>Enevelde</strong> has always dealt in a more subtle and more evocative breed. Drums verge on DSBM in their restraint, rarely exploding into blastbeats, and guitars rely on droning tremolo picking rather than the sharp and vicious tinnitus with which we are accustomed. Vocals are guttural roars rather than sinister shrieks, lending a cavernous quality that adds depth and weight across the board. Following up 2020’s densely atmospheric self-titled debut and 2023’s more cruel and intense <em>En Gildere Død</em>, <em>Pandemonium</em>’s aim is subtlety, a creeping quality that suggests chaos rather than weaponizing it.</p><p></p><p>Subtlety is the emphasis for <strong>Enevelde</strong>, crafting subtly atmospheric tracks that rely on chord progressions, . Reminiscent of acts like <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> or <strong>Gaerea</strong>, Kråbøl paints an unmistakably evocative picture with diminished chord progressions enriched by reverb-y roars and subtle synth flourishes (“Nigromantia,” “Helvete Reiser Seg”), haunted leads guiding grave, intensely dark, and nearly doomy weight (title track, “Eksilfyrste”), and fury and reaching the surface with tasteful blastbeats and dense bass (“Offer,” “Rasende Flammer”). The guitar tone throughout blends second-wave’s more barbed maceration (the raw misdirect opener “Gapende Grav) and a more modern doomish density (“Rasende Flammer”). Utilizing a style that kicks the gut-punch intensity down a few notches in favor of that creeping feeling, it’s a dreary piece of work in the most pleasant way.</p><p>While the best of black metal’s upper echelon features a smart blend of highlights and mood, <strong>Enevelde</strong> is very comfortable in its emphasis of the latter. Granted, you won’t come upon a black metal band that dwells in more cavernous tones often, but that’s about all that <strong>Enevelde</strong> does. It’s spooky blackened music with a somewhat unique vocal attack,<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/enevelde-pandemonium-review/#fn-215372-2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2</a> a style that will please fans of the style, but there’s little else to be found aboard <em>Pandemonium</em>. Its slower dirge-like pacing is more akin to DSBM in the emotional gravitas attached to each plod, but if you’re not in the mood to be taken into the place that Kråbøl’s riffs and roars create, there’s nothing hooking you either. While effective, <strong>Enevelde</strong> is remarkably straightforward and one-note, its layers and richness devoted to the feeling in every movement. In short, there are no hooks aboard <em>Pandemonium</em> – just mood and reverie.</p><p><strong>Enevelde</strong> has a good thing going, but its audience remains starkly limited. It will not change your mind on black metal, but its humble and straightforward execution, an atmosphere without the need for over-the-top theatrics, is a strong asset. It rarely rises above haunting and creepy, but it recognizes that it doesn’t need to. <em>Pandemonium</em> is far less an all-out chaos attack, and more demons are looming in the wings, utilizing punishment and insanity only when necessary. <strong>Enevelde</strong> offers a neat little black metal album – nothing more, nothing less.</p> <p><strong>Rating:</strong> 2.5/5.0<br><strong>DR:</strong> 10 | <strong>Format Reviewed:</strong> 320 kb/s mp3<br><strong>Label:</strong> <a href="https://terraturpossessions.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Terratur Possessions</a><br><strong>Website: </strong>2 kvlt 4 u<br><strong>Releases Worldwide:</strong> April 9th, 2025</p><p></p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2025/" target="_blank">#2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/30/" target="_blank">#30</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/apr25/" target="_blank">#Apr25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/atmospheric-black-metal/" target="_blank">#AtmosphericBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/black-metal/" target="_blank">#BlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/enevelde/" target="_blank">#Enevelde</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/firtan/" target="_blank">#Firtan</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/gaerea/" target="_blank">#Gaerea</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/harakiri-for-the-sky/" target="_blank">#HarakiriForTheSky</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/hypermass/" target="_blank">#Hypermass</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/krabol/" target="_blank">#Kråbøl</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/misotheist/" target="_blank">#Misotheist</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/norwegian-metal/" target="_blank">#NorwegianMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/pandemonium/" target="_blank">#pandemonium</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/terratur-possessions/" target="_blank">#TerraturPossessions</a></p>
BurnYourEars Webzine<p>„Zu sehen, wie viele Menschen in der Musik aufgehen und mit der Melancholie und dem Schmerz verschmelzen, war wie ein magischer Sog – und die Freude darüber konnte man in den Gesichtern der Musiker beobachten, die hier ihr Herzblut gaben.“ </p><p>Wir waren beim ausverkauften Konzert von HARAKIRI FOR THE SKY in Hamburg, die dort ihr neues Album „Scorched Earth“ vorstellten.</p><p><a href="https://www.burnyourears.de/live/54439-harakiri-for-the-sky-heretoir-der-bericht-der-scorched-earth-release-show-in-hamburg.html" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">burnyourears.de/live/54439-har</span><span class="invisible">akiri-for-the-sky-heretoir-der-bericht-der-scorched-earth-release-show-in-hamburg.html</span></a></p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/harakiriforthesky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>harakiriforthesky</span></a></p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/harakiri-for-the-sky-scorched-earth-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Harakiri for the Sky – Scorched Earth Review</a></p><p><i>By Dear Hollow</i></p><p><strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> is one of those bands that is consistently very good but constantly eludes greatness. The Austrian duo’s grasp on melody is second to none, pairing yearning atmospheres with blackened aggression and meditative tempos, resolute in its muscular weight and melodic motifs without devolving into either jadedness nor frailty. While devoted to the style’s trademark slow-burning growth, they constantly avoid the pitfalls of the “post-black” descriptor, refusing to fall into the weak and twinkly shenanigans of their counterparts. However, composition remains mid-tempo and largely too safely confined to the overlapping of predictable melodies and their organic resolutions. This is not a bad thing and <em>Scorched Earth</em> makes that clear.</p><p><strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> has made its trademark unmistakable, and had five full-lengths of practice in doing so. Instrumentals provided by Matthias Sollak are richly layered with heart-wrenching melodies and bound by thick plodding riffs with the edge of blackened rawness, while J.J.’s formidable barks communicate both riveting charisma and rending pain alike in a bit of a post-hardcore spin. Career highlights like <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/harakiri-sky-iii-trauma-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2016’s <em>III: Trauma</em></a> and <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/harakiri-for-the-sky-maere-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2021’s <em>Mære</em></a> firmly establish this balance and run with it, while <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/harakiri-for-the-sky-arson-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2018’s <em>Arson</em></a> fell into forgettable territory by virtue of simply being in an excellent discography. Frankly, that’s a fantastic problem to have, and I had no doubts that <em>Scorched Earth</em> was going to be anything short of enjoyable. Featuring guests like Tim Yatras of <strong>Austere</strong> and Serena Cherry of <strong>Svalbard</strong> and <strong>Noctule</strong> contributing to this instrumental and vocal tapestry,<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/harakiri-for-the-sky-scorched-earth-review/#fn-209965-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1</a> <em>Scorched Earth</em> feels like the natural next step for <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> in renewed vigor and intensity.</p><p></p><p><strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong>’s grasp on melody remains largely the same, retaining the “twinkly” description but imbued with a heartbreak reminiscent of more depressive styles. <em>Scorched Earth</em> descends deeper into this dirge, with solemn passages and slower tempos letting the breadth of harmony and desperation echo further across its empty outstretched hands. The approach remains very simple, with Sollak’s chord progressions doing the talking in all their natural crescendos and organic dissolutions. Tracks can take on a nearly folky feel reminiscent of melodeath greats like <strong>Insomnium</strong> or <strong>Amorphis</strong> (“Heal Me,” “With Autumn I’ll Surrender”), while the clever layering of riffs, leads, and melodic motifs offer a place of utmost emotional intensity between placid passages of yearning (“Keep Me Longing,” “No Graves But the Sea”), while notable tension in unorthodox chord progressions adds a texture beyond just “pretty black metal” (“Without You I’m Just a Sad Song,” “I Was Just Another Promise You Couldn’t Keep”). While <strong>Austere</strong>’s Tim Yatras performance is difficult to discern in “Heal Me,” <strong>Svalbard</strong>/<strong>Noctule</strong>’s Serena Cherry lends her sirenic croons in closer “Too Late for Goodbyes,” ending <em>Scorched Earth</em> on a solemn and desolate note.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong>’s melody, although front and center, is bolstered by tracks featuring a more unpredictable instrumental presence than before. A voiceless venom keeps the sound grounded, as more morose and beautiful movements are contrasted with heavier riffs and moments of darkness that bare a track’s teeth. While the rhythmic chugs kick through the beauty with recklessness (“Without You I’m Just a Sad Song,” “With Autumn I’ll Surrender”) and more upbeat punk rhythms and blastbeats inject a blasting vigor (“No Graves But the Sea,” “Keep Me Longing,” “Too Late for Goodbyes”), dissonance serves as a necessary and ugly thread to keeping the hyper-melodic palette from getting too much (“Heal Me,” “I Was Just Another Promise You Couldn’t Keep). While the vast majority of <em>Scorched Earth </em>is dominated by beauty, it’s nice to have more dimension and more humanity from <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> in its darker passages.</p><p>At its core, <em>Scorched Earth</em> is quintessential <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong>. Setting out with more reckless elements such as heavier riffs, blackened blastbeats, or a touch of dissonance, it feels a tad more dangerous and experimental than in previous iterations.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/harakiri-for-the-sky-scorched-earth-review/#fn-209965-2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2</a> However, the epitome of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” formula, <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> plays it close to the vest with the true star of the show: layers and layers of melody. While shorter than Mære, <em>Scorched Earth</em> is nonetheless daunting in its hour length, and its hyper-melodicism can oft grow tiring while J.J.’s post-hardcore-influenced barks has always felt slightly out of place against the crystalline melody, <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> remains amazingly melodic and always pleasant to listen to. <em>Scorched Earth</em>, once again, is frustratingly safe – truly the act’s signature.</p> <p><strong>Rating:</strong> 3.5/5.0<br><strong>DR:</strong> 6 | <strong>Format Reviewed:</strong> 320 kb/s mp3<br><strong>Label:</strong> <a href="https://shop.aoprecords.de/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AOP Records</a><br><strong>Websites:</strong> <a href="http://harakirifortheskyofficial.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">harakirifortheskyofficial.bandcamp.com</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/HarakiriForTheSky" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/HarakiriForTheSky</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide:</strong> January 24th, 2025</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2025/" target="_blank">#2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/35/" target="_blank">#35</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/amorphis/" target="_blank">#Amorphis</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/aop-records/" target="_blank">#AOPRecords</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/austere/" target="_blank">#Austere</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/austrian-metal/" target="_blank">#AustrianMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/backwards-charm/" target="_blank">#BackwardsCharm</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/black-metal/" target="_blank">#BlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/groza/" target="_blank">#Groza</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/harakiri-for-the-sky/" target="_blank">#HarakiriForTheSky</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/insomnium/" target="_blank">#Insomnium</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/jan25/" target="_blank">#Jan25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/karg/" target="_blank">#Karg</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/megadeth/" target="_blank">#Megadeth</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/melodic-black-metal/" target="_blank">#MelodicBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/noctule/" target="_blank">#Noctule</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/post-black-metal/" target="_blank">#PostBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/post-hardcore/" target="_blank">#PostHardcore</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/radiohead/" target="_blank">#Radiohead</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/scorched-earth/" target="_blank">#ScorchedEarth</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/svalbard/" target="_blank">#Svalbard</a></p>
Paweł Kozierkiewicz<p>Nowy album <a href="https://101010.pl/tags/HarakiriForTheSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#<span>HarakiriForTheSky</span></a> jest fantastyczny! <a href="https://youtu.be/n7vej0v9V_Y" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">youtu.be/n7vej0v9V_Y</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p>
THOPAN :mastodon:<p><a href="https://norden.social/tags/HarakiriForTheSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HarakiriForTheSky</span></a> haben mit „Scorched Earth“ auch ein frisches Album rausgebracht.</p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><strong><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/groza-nadir-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Groza – Nadir Review</a></strong></p><p><i>By Dear Hollow</i></p><p>Germany’s <strong>Groza </strong>has always been that 3.0rn in my side. While other bands have toyed with greatness that sends my head for a loop, albums <em><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/groza-unified-in-void-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Unified in Void</a> </em>and <em><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/groza-the-redemptive-end-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">The Redemptive End</a> </em>have hemorrhaged potential, only to squander it on safe compositions. Owing <strong>Mgła</strong> just as much for their namesake and as their subtle and interwoven melodic style, while likewise hinting post-black, <strong>Groza </strong>has been releasing pleasant melodic black metal since 2016. This is part of what makes <em>Nadir </em>a bit of a “make or break” situation: the trio can choose to set out on their own or continue to dwell in <strong>Mgła</strong>’s shadow.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/groza-nadir-review/#fn-202942-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1</a></p><p><em>Nadir </em>represents a slight stylistic shift. While <strong>Groza </strong>retains its signature tremolo interwoven with crystalline melody, there is more post-black melody and rawer guitar to drive its darker tones. Featuring six tracks of meditative black metal, highlighted by textures of melodies and vicious vocals, you can expect an evocative listen that sweeps listeners away to a ruined world: scorched, desolate, but undeniably beautiful. Anchored by guitarist U.A.’s powerfully composed guitar leads and layers of melody, vocalist/multi-instrumentalist P.G.’s desperate shrieks and bellowing shouts, and T.H.Z.’s thunderous percussion, it’s consistently and competently built from minimalist foundations. While <strong>Groza </strong>remains stubbornly “good,” it’s a step in the right direction.</p><p></p><p><strong>Groza </strong>does little to separate from the shadows of <strong>Mgła </strong>or<strong> Uada </strong>but <em>Nadir </em>is a far more scathing affair. From the shift of the 4/4 intro “Soul: Inert” to 6/8 “Asbest,” it feels like the second-wave teeth are bared throughout. The best tracks find a balance between the extremes of blackened intensity and melodic serenity. The textured guitars, and layers of melodies, are a conclusion whose build-ups revolve around vicious tremolo guided by manic shrieks, best actualized in tracks like “Dysthymian Dreams” and “Deluge.” These feature melodies seared into the brain with nearly melodeath heft, while good uses of spoken word among plucking calmness add charisma and a hush with bated breath. The most traditionally second-wave black metal rears its head in “Equal. Silent. Cold.,” the crystalline plucking granting the track an icy showering quality. Like fellow countrymen <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong>, <strong>Groza </strong>has an ear for melody, with fluid movement between disharmony and melody giving way to beautiful resolutions. The final track “Daffodils” features the most intense climax of the album, the buildup hitting immense satisfaction thanks to featured guests J.J. and M.S. of <strong>Harakiri </strong>and <strong>Karg</strong>, as well as choir provided by the Bandhouse crew. Percussion contrasts with the scathing intensity, providing a thunderous undercurrent that resounds best as mid-tempo dirges. <strong>Groza</strong>’s rawer sound does <em>Nadir </em>justice.</p><p></p><p><em>Nadir</em>’s weakness is inconsistency. Every track aboard <em>Nadir </em>is pleasant, but <strong>Groza</strong>’s other tracks fall short compared to the highlights. “Asbest,” although its melody is one of the better on the album, jarringly switches to more minor and weaker movements halfway through. While the tasteful second-wave rawness elevates “Equal. Silent. Cold.,” its somewhat protracted length damages its memorability; blurring into a weaker version of “Dysthymian Dreams” by the end. Even the central melody of “Daffodils” is exhausting before the buildup enters to redeem it. Furthermore, while <em>Nadir </em>is ubiquitously pleasant, it remains far too safe. <strong>Groza </strong>finds itself locked into its own melodies, so any wavering from it feels ultimately damaging in these tracks; its safety is its worst enemy. While the percussion is solid and thunderous, tracks like “Asbest” and “Dysthymian Dreams” can lose blastbeats to the wild tremolo, and we forfeit our tether to the enjoyable cacophony.</p><p><strong>Groza </strong>is always pleasant and <em>Nadir</em>’s rawer direction does not undermine that trademark. While it vaguely distances itself from the likes of <strong>Mgła </strong>or<strong> Uada </strong>and is a step on the right path, it has not escaped that shadow yet. With tracks like “Dysthymian Dreams” and “Deluge” leading the charge with the best music being released by this trio yet in their trademark usage of poignant melody, it’s hard to imagine future releases not being the stirring compositions that these guys are so clearly capable of. As it stands, though, <em>Nadir </em>keeps <strong>Groza </strong>in 3.0-land: good, but awaiting an amplifying adverb.</p> <p><strong>Rating</strong>: 3.0/5.0<br><strong>DR</strong>: 8 | <strong>Format Reviewed</strong>: 320 kbps mp3<br><strong>Label</strong>: <a href="http://www.aoprecords.de/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AOP Records</a><br><strong>Websites</strong>: <a href="https://groza-blackmetal.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">groza-blackmetal.bandcamp.com</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/grozaband/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/grozaband</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide</strong>: September 20th, 2024</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2024/" target="_blank">#2024</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/30/" target="_blank">#30</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/aop-records/" target="_blank">#AOPRecords</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/atmospheric-black-metal/" target="_blank">#AtmosphericBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/black-metal/" target="_blank">#BlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/german-metal/" target="_blank">#GermanMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/groza/" target="_blank">#Groza</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/harakiri-for-the-sky/" target="_blank">#HarakiriForTheSky</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/melodic-black-metal/" target="_blank">#MelodicBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/mgla/" target="_blank">#Mgła</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/nadir/" target="_blank">#Nadir</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/post-black-metal/" target="_blank">#PostBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/sep24/" target="_blank">#Sep24</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/uada/" target="_blank">#Uada</a></p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><strong><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/agrypnie-erg-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Agrypnie – Erg Review</a></strong></p><p><i>By Dear Hollow</i></p><p>Perhaps I misjudged <strong>Agrypnie</strong> in 2021. Perhaps that 1.5 was a little harsh – maybe I read the words “avant-garde” and saw red. Still, <em>Metamorphosis</em> was a <a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/agrypnie-metamorphosis-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">hodgepodge of all things post-y and melodic</a>, dragging the lake with melodeath and symphonic black in reckless abandon, sporting vocal tirades with more propensity for destroying its crystallinity than creating it. In this way, <em>Erg </em>is better, streamlining its attack. It’s still your favorite post-black, with all the frills and hearts prominently planted on their sleeves you expect, but armed with a more prominent riff and a trver vibe, your favorite German post-black duo is back and badder than ever.</p><p>I underrated <em>Metamorphosis</em>. Its lasting impression was one of stagnation rather than offensiveness, so I would rate it somewhere in the 2.0 ballpark if I reviewed today.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/agrypnie-erg-review/#fn-202356-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1</a> Just like in 2021, <strong>Agrypnie</strong> focuses on subtle and interwoven melodies with plodding guitar riffs, juggled with vocalist/guitarist/bassist Torsten’s grungy barks, significantly toning down the outside influence for something that feels like a more rushed <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong>. Drummer Flo is a tour-de-force as usual, whirlwinds of blastbeats and catchy fills saturating the palette. Sporting a thinner, trver production that still manages muscularity periodically, <em>Erg </em>is nothing but consistent. <em>Erg </em>is redemption, and I’m gonna rate <strong>Agrpynie </strong>correctly this time.</p><p></p><p><em>Erg</em> is at its best when subtle melodies shine through the blazing riffs, and instruments do this effectively. Tracks like opener “Aus rauchlosem Feuer,” “Sturm,” and “Blut – Teil II” offer this balance aplenty, <strong>Agrypnie </strong>letting its ghostly leads and subtle symphonics float in and out of the main down-tuned riffs. It adds an appropriately haunted aura, dark and unsettling, but ultimately forsakes its roots in sanguinity, a shapeshifting melody that balances between ominous and beautiful. The best tracks here are “Entitat” and “Geister,” due to their incorporation of more muscular riffage that balances out the fragile <strong>Deafheaven</strong>-esque melody and collaborates with Torsten’s rough vocals more effectively. Each track within <em>Erg </em>is a fairly lengthy affair, with instrumental interlude “Blut – Teil I” alone dipping below five minutes, so <strong>Agrypnie </strong>divides the workload. Particularly in the first half, each track is composed of two parts, the melody in the exposition creeping and ominous, only to explode in frantic climax in the second. This gives these tracks a definite sense of direction, a comfortable predictability, and a smoother dynamic – as usually the second halves compose the more memorable material. The paper-thin production benefits the more tremolo-guided tracks like “Meer ohne Wasser” and “Entitat,” giving them a razor edge.</p><p></p><p>The most glaring problem for <strong>Agrypnie</strong> is a remnant from last go: Torsten’s vocals. You would expect his bark to permeate more hardcore-influenced or post-metal-adjacent in bulkier stylings, but it remains a detriment to the fragile structures that compose post-black’s trademarks.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/agrypnie-erg-review/#fn-202356-2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">2</a> Each track, even the highlights, grow weary with the bark swinging in like Miley Cyrus on a wrecking ball. “Meer ohne Wasser,” “Blut – Teil II,” and “Stunde des Wolfes” are derailed painfully by this element, and effective instrumental compositions feel all for naught. While the instruments are effectively performed, the frustration with the thinner production is that it puts all elements on the same level, with riffs, melodies, and vocals all battling for the spotlight, only Flo’s drumming anchoring the proceedings – worsened by <em>Erg</em>’s bloated fifty-four-minute runtime. Unfortunately for <strong>Agrypnie</strong>, the equilibrium between riff, melody, and vocals remain elusive, and remain in the shadow of better acts in a divisive style.</p><p><strong>Harakiri for the Sky </strong>may not be upper tier yet, but their effective balance between heart-wrenching melody, head-bobbing riffs, and emotive vocals remains a highlight within post-black. <strong>Agrypnie </strong>can afford no such luxury. While <em>Erg </em>is a better accomplishment than its predecessor in a more streamlined approach that dispenses of unnecessary influences and scattershot songwriting, it is nonetheless held back by painfully anachronistic vocals and damagingly thin mix. It’s one step in the right direction for Torsten and Flo, but <strong>Agrypnie </strong>takes one step back. Behold, the correct score.</p> <p><strong>Rating</strong>: 2.0/5.0<br><strong>DR</strong>: 7 | <strong>Format Reviewed</strong>: 320 kbps mp3<br><strong>Label</strong>: <a href="http://www.aoprecords.de/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">AOP Records</a><br><strong>Websites</strong>: <a href="https://agrypnie.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">agrypnie.bandcamp.com</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agrypnie.official" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/agrypnie.official</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide</strong>: September 13th, 2024</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/20/" target="_blank">#20</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2024/" target="_blank">#2024</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/agrypnie/" target="_blank">#Agrypnie</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/aop-records/" target="_blank">#AOPRecords</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/black-metal/" target="_blank">#BlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/blackgaze/" target="_blank">#Blackgaze</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/deafheaven/" target="_blank">#Deafheaven</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/erg/" target="_blank">#Erg</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/german-metal/" target="_blank">#GermanMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/harakiri-for-the-sky/" target="_blank">#HarakiriForTheSky</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/post-black-metal/" target="_blank">#PostBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/sep24/" target="_blank">#Sep24</a></p>
Angry Metal Guy<p><strong><a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/weltenbrandt-transzendenz-schatten-romantik-review/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Weltenbrandt – Transzendenz Schatten Romantik Review</a></strong></p><p><i>By Steel Druhm</i></p><p><strong>Written by: <span>Nameless-n00b_86</span></strong></p><p>As the temperature where I live begins to inch downward, I find serenity in bleak yet beautiful post-black metal. <strong>Weltenbrandt</strong> is a relatively new Austrian post-black band looking to make a name for themselves in the review scene with their second full-length album <em>Transzendenz Schatten Romantik</em>. This is fitting because I, too, am attempting to make a name for myself—both literally and figuratively—on the other side of the review process.<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/weltenbrandt-transzendenz-schatten-romantik-review/#fn-201820-1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">1</a> I eagerly tore open my very first promo, which informed me of several guest vocalist appearances from bands like <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong> and <strong>Ellende </strong>(among others). While I went in with few expectations for <strong>Weltenbrandt</strong>, they were slightly raised by virtue of association with such heavy hitters in the genre. Can <strong>Weltenbrandt </strong>reach the same level of quality and—perhaps more importantly—differentiate themselves from their peers?</p><p>A somewhat paradoxical duality is immediately apparent when listening to <em>Transzendenz Schatten Romantik</em>. Half the album is composed of melodic black metal, most commonly with mid-paced tremolo riffs and a dolorous atmosphere similar to <strong>NONE</strong>. The other half expands upon the sound of the debut album <em>Schöpfung </em>with heartfelt instrumental sections in the vein of <strong>Unreqvited</strong>. On paper, neither of these components is particularly new or noteworthy. However, what makes <em>Transzendenz Schatten Romantik </em>impressive is the ease with which it ebbs and flows between the black metal and the peaceful instrumental passages. For instance, “Prana” opens with a simple choral melody that melds into a post-black verse and then aids the handoff to the string arrangement in the middle. Like a pair of tightly entwined ropes, both parts are stronger together than they would be individually.</p><p></p><p>If I had to choose a single word to describe <em>Transzendenz Schatten Romantik</em>, it would be “varied”. Founder, songwriter, and vocalist Bernhard Zieher has a knack for using many different tools in ways that feel natural. Many of the songs pull from an array of pianos, strings, choral backing vocals, synths, and acoustic guitars to infuse emotion into the music. There’s also a range of tempos within and between songs. While none are quite funereal in tempo, some are slower and tend to feature more of the aforementioned alternative instrumentation (“Melancholia Urgewalt,” “Resilienz,” and “Broken Crosses”). Others are faster and more guitar-heavy, reminding the listener that this is still black metal at heart (“Apotropaion” and “Tiefste Rast”). Then there are, of course, the two interlude tracks. In my experience, instrumental interludes usually fulfill one of two roles in an album: pleasant palate cleanser or pointless distraction. Thankfully, both “Ornament” and “Serenade” fall under the former category and contribute in a small way to the overall atmosphere and flow of the album.</p><p>As refreshing as the instrumentation is, the element that could benefit from more diversity would be the vocals. No less than four guest vocalists are crammed into <em>Transzendenz Schatten Romantik</em>: P.G. of <strong>Groza</strong> on “Apotropaion,” J.J. of <strong>Harakiri for the Sky</strong>/<strong>Karg</strong> on “Prana,” Silvano of <strong>Regnum Noricum</strong> on “Broken Crosses” and L.G. of <strong>Ellende</strong> on “Tiefste Rast.” That’s an abundance of guests, considering the total runtime is only 39 minutes across 9 tracks (7 full-length songs). While they certainly don’t detract from the record, they all perform harsh vocals that don’t add much above and beyond Zieher’s snarls and screams. Having relatively few tracks with solely the main vocalist undermines this fledgling band’s identity to some degree. Furthermore, this brand of highly melodic and emotional black metal can be elevated by clean vocals—<strong>Vorna</strong>’s gorgeous album <em>Aamunkoi</em> from last year is a stellar example—so the lack of a guest singer to complement Zieher seems like a missed opportunity.</p><p>Despite these minor concerns, almost everything that <strong>Weltenbrandt </strong>attempts lands well, which is surprising for such a young band. They have succeeded in writing an album worthy of being mentioned and played alongside the more established groups that lent their voices to <em>Transzendenz Schatten Romantik</em> while carving out their own style in the genre. It’s a strong effort that is barely held back from a higher score by some slight reservations (and the fact that <span><strong>Steel</strong></span> removed the 4th key from all n00b-issued keyboards after <span><strong>Holdeneye</strong></span> went through the program). I can heartily recommend this album to any inclined towards the softer side of black metal or those looking to get a head start on autumn moods in the Northern Hemisphere.</p> <p><strong>Rating</strong>: 3.5/5.0<br><strong>DR</strong>: WAV | <strong>Format Reviewed</strong>: WAVY<br><strong>Label</strong>: Self-Release<br><strong>Websites</strong>: <a href="https://weltenbrandt.bandcamp.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">weltenbrandt.bandcamp.com</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Weltenbrandt-100048743389382/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/weltenbrandt</a><br><strong>Releases Worldwide</strong>: August 25th, 2024</p><p><a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2024/" target="_blank">#2024</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/35/" target="_blank">#35</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/aug24/" target="_blank">#Aug24</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/austrian-metal/" target="_blank">#AustrianMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/depressive-black-metal/" target="_blank">#DepressiveBlackMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/ellende/" target="_blank">#Ellende</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/groza/" target="_blank">#Groza</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/harakiri-for-the-sky/" target="_blank">#HarakiriForTheSky</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/karg/" target="_blank">#Karg</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/regnum-noricum/" target="_blank">#RegnumNoricum</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/self-release/" target="_blank">#SelfRelease</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/transzendenz-schatten-romantik/" target="_blank">#TranszendenzSchattenRomantik</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/unreqvited/" target="_blank">#Unreqvited</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/vorna/" target="_blank">#Vorna</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/weltenbrandt/" target="_blank">#Weltenbrandt</a></p>
Misery Path<p>Interesting, Krimh is gonna play on the next Harakiri for the Sky album.<br>IMO he is an amazing drummer!</p><p><a href="https://yewtu.be/watch?v=ZmDREkaHm3U" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">yewtu.be/watch?v=ZmDREkaHm3U</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/HarakiriForTheSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HarakiriForTheSky</span></a></p>
TentinQuarantino :damnified:<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://metalhead.club/@MiseryPath" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>MiseryPath</span></a></span> Das aktuelle <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/MiseryPath" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MiseryPath</span></a> 😉 die zwei neue <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/HarakiriForTheSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HarakiriForTheSky</span></a> Alben, das neue Album von <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/BeyondHelvete" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BeyondHelvete</span></a> , alle Alben von <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/DystopiaAD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>DystopiaAD</span></a> und Of Clarity and Galactic Structures von <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/TheSpirit" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>TheSpirit</span></a> (dafür ein Dank an <span class="h-card"><a href="https://metalhead.club/@Ayreonaut" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>Ayreonaut</span></a></span> für die Empfehlung)</p>
Halbeard<p>The second newest album with one of logos has made it onto the <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/OldNick" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OldNick</span></a> label <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/GrimeStoneRecords" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GrimeStoneRecords</span></a></p><p><a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/Candina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Candina</span></a> - Apparitions</p><p>One man project playing a mix of <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/screamo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>screamo</span></a> and <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/blackmetal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blackmetal</span></a> with some <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/dsbm" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>dsbm</span></a> undertones in the vein of <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/lifelover" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>lifelover</span></a> </p><p>FFO lifelover <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/darkthrone" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>darkthrone</span></a> <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/HarakiriForTheSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HarakiriForTheSky</span></a> </p><p><a href="https://candina.bandcamp.com/album/apparitions" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">candina.bandcamp.com/album/app</span><span class="invisible">aritions</span></a></p>
Halbeard<p>the new <a href="https://metalhead.club/tags/HarakiriForTheSky" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HarakiriForTheSky</span></a> album Mære is out (at least on youtube, other digital versions should follow throughout the day)</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwQQOVbb91c" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=ZwQQOVbb91</span><span class="invisible">c</span></a></p><p>pretty good actually. I've only really liked their second album so far but this is worth a couple of listens</p>