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Autumn’s Dawn – Gone

August 25, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø Leave a Comment

This band catched our interest with their promising self-titled debut EP earlier this year. This is the band of two Australian muscians by the names of Sorrow and Anguish, and being fans of Sorrow’s other work in other projects (Germ, Austere, Naxzul, Grey Waters etc.), we instantly knew it would be good. This time he teamed up with the session live guitarist from his solo project Germ.

While their EP walked down a traditional path of depressive post-black metal, Autumn’s Dawn has evolved their sound more into their own. In many ways ‘Gone’ shows a more accessible side of themselves, and at times sounds like Grey Waters meets the Finnish metal scene with bands such as Insomnium and Sentenced. They experiments with different vocal styles and genres, and handles all of them in a beautiful way. Even though I’m not 100% sure if they have found their right place yet, they are definitely heading towards an interesting territory. Be sure to check out ‘Gone’, and keep an eye out for Autumn’s Dawn.

 

Tracklist:
1. The Ashes Of A Life
2. Until My Heart Corrodes With Rust
3. Into The Cold
4. Grace Of The Grave
5. When The Sun Sets For The Last Time
6. Blank Stare, Dead Eyes
7. Dawn
8. Through The Rusted Gates Of Time
9. Gone

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Falls of Rauros releases new album called Believe in no Coming Shore

August 4, 2014 by Line Evensen Leave a Comment

Falls of Rauros have been around for a while, and will be releasing their third full-length album some time soon through Bindrune Recordings in the US, and Nordvis in Europe. The album has been characterized as a atmospherically charged form of black metal with desperately screamed vocals, passionate guitar work that finds influence in classic rock, classic country, folk, yet not sounding like any one genre specifically. We had a chat with one of the founding members Aaron about their new album ‘Believe in no Coming Shore’, and their future plans.

Falls of Rauros


When we last heard from you, you did a split with Panopticon. Is the new material following in the same direction? Can you tell us a little about what we can expect this summer?

After hearing the record however-many-times it’s difficult to say if the new material is similar or not to the songs on the ‘Panopticon’ split. The instrumentation on ‘Believe in no Coming Shore’ isn’t quite the same; for example we traded out the clean singing and woodwinds found on ‘The Purity of Isolation’ for textural keyboards and a couple lap steel appearances. It’s also our first release to feature 5-string bass throughout its entirety and we left plenty of space for that expanded range in the mix. The bulk of the album is still based around a guitars-bass-drums configuration as we wrote the album in a live setting with plans to perform these songs and not have to sacrifice or omit many components or details. I guess I would say the new record doesn’t really sound much like our recent split or last couple records. We had no intention of writing a “sequel” to ‘The Light That Dwells in Rotten Wood’ or ‘Hail Wind and Hewn Oak’ and that’s certainly not how it turned out.


When I looked at the tracklist, two of the songs contained the word ‘ancestor’. It almost gave me the impression that the record is conceptual?

The album is vaguely “conceptual” in the way that our last couple records were, but is by no means a concept album. Whatever headspace I’m in while writing lyrics will usually be nurtured and carried through till completion so there are several lyrical themes and motifs that surface from track to track. The goal was cohesion without any outright narratives or a rigid concept. ‘Ancestors of Shadow’ and ‘Ancestors of Smoke’ were written as one long song and wound up being two. They work on an individual basis but are intended to be played consecutively as they share musical ideas more prominently and obviously than the rest of the record.


It seems you are touring a bit this autumn? Will you just tour in the US, or are you coming overseas? 

For now we’re just going to be touring in the US. It will be a very a brief East Coast tour that essentially takes us down to Tampa, Florida for the Southern Darkness Festival on August 23rd. We hope to do more touring this winter and it’s a goal of ours to play out more in general. We’ll see exactly when and to what extent. Playing in Europe would be an absolute dream but logistically doesn’t seem in the cards for us at the moment. Rest assured, some day we’ll make it out there.

Falls of Rauros - Believe in no Coming Shore

Falls of Rauros – Believe in no Coming Shore

For more information about the band and their music, you can check out their Facebook, Blog, and Bandcamp.

Tracklist:
1. Blue Misshapen Dusk
2. Ancestors of Shadow
3. Ancestors of Smoke
4. Waxen Voices
5. Spectral Eyes
6. Believe in No Coming Shore

 

Kvlthammer – Kvlthammer

July 19, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø Leave a Comment

Kvlthammer - KvlthammerAt the moment we’re listening to this newly released thrashy black’n’roll mayhem. Kvlthammer is a quite new band, as it was formed in 2011. The band consists of members of bands such as Skeletonwitch, Coffinworm, and Demiricous. Their self-titled debut album was released July 15th, 2014, and you can check it out at their bandcamp.

The band plays uncomprising raw metal right in your face. Their music can at some times remind of acts such as Germ Bomb and Toxic Holocaust. Mix those bands with Motörhead, and you’re pretty close to Kvlthammer.  If you really want to be a badass, this is that kind of music that you should be it with. I’m sure that Kvlthammer is an amazing live band, and the good news is that Kvlthammer already has been playing some gigs. I’m pretty sure that it really kicks, as their music really sounds like it was meant to be played live! Be sure to look out for them!

 

Tracklist:
1. Pathless
2. Hesh Trip
3. Hounds
4. Habitual Offender
5. Visions (Interlude)
6. Hate Is Not Enough
7. Terrifying Ecstasy
8. No Borders

Alfahanne – Alfapokalyps

July 3, 2014 by Line Evensen Leave a Comment

Alfahanne - AlfapokalypsWhen Alfahanne released their debut black’n’roll album ‘Alfapokalyps’ in february 2014, they were pretty new to the scene, allthough some of the members have been active in the black metal movement since the early 90’s in bands like Vinterland and Maze of Torment. On this debut album as Alfahanne, they managed to get guest vocalists such as Hoest from Taake and Kvarforth from Shining. In fact, Alfahanne did a split with Shining last year.

Alfahanne says they play “…alfapocalyptic rock exclusively”. And their formula is black metal with a mix of classic rock, punk and some goth influence.

Tracklist:

1. Bättre Dar – guest vocals from Niklas Kvarforth (SHINING)
2. Ormar Af Satan
3. Såld På Mörkret – guest vocals from Hoest (TAAKE)
4. Dödskult
5. Rocken Dör
6. Syndarnas Flod
7. Alfa Hordes
8. Indiehora – guest vocals from V’gandr (HELHEIM, TAAKE)
9. Där Drömmarna Dör
10. Alla Ska Mé

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Emperor – In the Nightside Eclipse

May 24, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø Leave a Comment

Emperor - In the Nightside EclipseYou might wonder why the debut album of the Norwegian black metal pioneers Emperor features in this section. Actually the band is now celebrating the 20th anniversary for the highly acclaimed ‘In The Nightside Eclipse’, which made a great impact on the early black metal scene.

According to Candlelight Records, the re-release contains a deluxe hardback digibook, a double CD presentation and additional previously unheard bonus tracks.

Apart from re-releasing their amazing debut album, they will even do some selected gigs with their old original line-up, consisting of Ihsahn (vocals, guitars), Samoth (guitars) and Faust (drums). They will be playing the full album.

Emperor: Faust, Ihsahn, Samoth

Emperor: Faust, Ihsahn, Samoth

The release date is set to May 26th, 2014.

Meanwhile, you can watch this video of ‘Inno a satana’ from Wacken:

Tracklist:

Disc 1:
In The Nightside Eclipse (re-mastered)
1. Introduction
2. Into the Infinity of Thoughts
3. The Burning Shadows of Silence
4. Cosmic Keys to my Creations & Times
5. Beyond the Great Vast Forest
6. Towards the Pantheon
7. The Majesty of the Nightsky
8. I am the Black Wizards
9. Inno a Satana
As The Shadows Rise 7” EP 1994 (re-mastered)
1. The Ancient Queen
2. Witches Sabbath
3. Lord of the Storms

Disc 2:
In The Nightside Eclipse, alternative mix 1993 (previously unreleased)
The Akkerhaugen Tapes 1993 (previously unreleased)
1. The Majesty of the Nightsky (4-track pre-prod. 1993)
2. The Burning Shadows of Silence (pre-prod. rehearsal 1993)
3. I am the Black Wizards (rehearsal 1993)

LTD edition bonus CD:

1. Svartlav-Introduction
2. Saltus-Curse You All Men!
3. Troll-Towards The Pantheon
4. Infer-Ye Entrancemperium
5. Demonical-Night Of The Graveless Souls
6. Helheim-Witches Sabbath
7. Midnight Odyssey-Cosmic Keys To My Creation And Times
8. Silva Nigra-Moon Over Kara-Shehr
9. Necrodeath-Lord Of The Storms
10. Horna-Wrath Of The Tyrant
11. Karpathia-Ancient Queen
12. Ancestral Volkhves-With Strength I Burn
13. Mesmerized-Empty
14. Crionics-The Loss And Curse Of Reverence
15. Taake-I Am The Black Wizards
16. Setherial-Inno A Satana

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Norwegian sheep born with corpsepaint

April 24, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø 6 Comments

Norwegian lamb with corpsepaint

Photo: Odd Kjetil Liland, Jærmuseet

A lamb of the breed Old Norwegian Short Tail Landrace was born on Easter Monday. Nothing special about that really, but what is special is the color pattern of his fur. His look can somehow resemble the traditional corpsepaint look of the Norwegian Black Metal artists you might already be familiar with. The owners named the little lamb for Batlam, from the famous superhero Batman.

The lamb lives in Vitengarden (the Science Farm), which resides in Nærbø, Norway. The farm is a part of Jærmuseet, which is a regional science centre for South-Western Norway and also a regional museum for seven municipalities in Jæren, near Stavanger. In their facilities you will find out about history, culture and industry of Jæren, past and present. And now, you can also visit Batlam!

Norwegian Black Metal lamb / Abbath of Immortal

The lamb somewhat resembles Abbath of Immortal
Photo: Odd Kjetil Liland, Jærmuseet / Jan F. Lindsø, Black Forest Mag

Autumn’s Dawn – Autumn’s Dawn

April 23, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø Leave a Comment

a3046429581_101. A Reflection In Dust
2. The Frozen Soil
3. The Death Of Hope

The two man band Autum’s Dawn came to life in 2013, while Anguish was playing session live guitar for Sorrow’s solo project Germ for some selected shows in Australia. The band claim that their debut EP was recorded in just a few days late 2013, and describes it as a brief, raw and honest take on the genre of Depressive Black Metal.

A lot of you are probably already familiar with Sorrow’s work in other great DSBM acts such as Austere and Woods of Desolation, and music wise I guess fans of these bands won’t get dissapointed. Even though the band labels their music as DSBM, I would say that they also corporates a lot of post metal into their soundscapes. All songs are really well woven together into a complete euphoric experience, but I must say that ‘The Frozen Soil’ really stands out as my favorite.

All in all, a release that works well as a promising teaser for their first full length album!


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Pitch black headphones for the blackhearted

March 19, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø Leave a Comment

A few years ago, Marshall Headphones released their Pitch Black models. The headphones are, as the name says, completely colorless, and we must say they simply looks amazing. We haven’t tried them yet, but with Marshall being known for quality, we’re sure they sounds good as well.

For more information, reviews and ordering, check out the link below:
http://www.marshallheadphones.com/product/major-pitch-black

Major Pitch Black © Marshall Headphones

Major Pitch Black
© Marshall Headphones

 

Minor Pitch Black © Marshall Headphones

Minor Pitch Black
© Marshall Headphones

 

Major Pitch Black © Marshall Headphones

Major Pitch Black
© Marshall Headphones

 

Minor Pitch Black © Marshall Headphones

Minor Pitch Black
© Marshall Headphones

Behemoth – The Satanist

February 16, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø Leave a Comment

Behemoth - The Satanist01. Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel
02. Furor Divinus
03. Messe Noire
04. Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer
05. Amen
06. The Satanist
07. Ben Sahar
08. In the Absence ov Light
09. O Father O Satan O Sun!

 
 

Behemoth has finally released their tenth studio album. When I first heard ‘Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel’, I was excited by the black metal elements they have included here, as most of their releases is dominated by death metal. The releases has been playing a few rounds, and I really like what I hear. So far, ‘Ora Pro Nobis Lucifer’ is my favorite track, but overall I would really recommend you to check the album out for yourself. Unfortunately, the digital distribution channels are very limited, if you’re not using Itunes. The only alternative is, as I write this, 7digital and Amazon (which is restricted to certain countries). I can’t believe that Nuclear Blast don’t add it to Bandcamp etc., for better availability. Because this album really deserves it!

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Also, check out their video for ‘Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel’:

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Wildernessking – The Devil Within (EP)

January 30, 2014 by Jan F. Lindsø Leave a Comment

Wildernessking - The Devil Within (EP)

01. Lurker
02. Flesh
03. The Devil Within

 

 

 

 

Wildernessking from South Africa plays atmospheric/post black metal. They released their debut album in 2012, and EP the very same year. Now they are back with a new EP, that was released January 22nd this year. It seems like post black metal is really into a flow right now, and we surely like what we are hearing. We’re looking forward to another full length!

You can buy this EP directly from their bandcamp. We highly recommend it!

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