Description
Still sealed 2009 re-issue on Norma Evangelium Diaboli records in digipak cover
This is another lesser-known gem from the Swedish Black Metal scene, being Sorhin’s debut full-length. Scathing, hateful vocals, sharp guitars and blinding speed assault the listener from the very beginning of Godhetens Fall and it does not let up. The sound is more reminiscent of early Dissection, without really sounding like them at all. By that, I mean that the sense of melody reminds me more of the early Norwegian bands rather than the blasting, lifeless sounds of some of the better-known bands. Their use of Swedish lyrics is also very fitting, as this language suits the music quite well. While there are tempo shifts, the fast-paced songs dominate until we arrive at Svartvintras (The Black Winter) which is slower and has almost a Burzum-like quality to the main riff. Of course, this song speeds up as well, but it is not without feeling. As much as I loathe admitting it, the vocal delivery here is quite similar to Satyricon’s The Shadowthrone. Luckily, this is a much more solid album than that and is not plagued with worthless keyboards to act as a crutch to create atmosphere. There are many great melodies on this album, some violent and some mournful. The Swedish lyrics tell of death, darkness and hatred for Christianity. Really, nothing groundbreaking in that department and there’s no need for it to be any other way. I can recommend this as a solid piece of Black Metal history. There are some great riffs contained in this album and if you manage to run across a copy, definitely pick it up. This 2009 re-issue has been carefully redesigned and re-mastered by the band, with an optimal selection of bonus material, these versions are doing such classic Black Metal recordings justice.
Track list:
1. Godhetens Fall
2. Nar Helvetet Kallar
3. Och Om Natten Min Sjal Dansar
4. Svartvintras
5. Tills Doden Er Alla Tar
6. At Fanders Med Ljusets Skapelse
7. I Skuggan Af Nattens Herre
8. Sand Mig En Angel Att Drapa
9. Skogsgriftens Rike
10. I Det Glimrande Morkrets Djup
11. Svart Lyser Tronen