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Svartahrid -Ex Inferi cd

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The sound of True Norwegian Black Metal is always a pleasantly reassuring one; just like a pint of mild or good curry, it never fails to do the trick. This here is in context of Svartahrid who formed back in the genres glory (and fiery) days in 1994. Now on album five they’ve never reached the premier league of the genre and while Ex Inferi is unlikely to change that it is nevertheless a decent record for anyone who likes their black metal straight-up and in your face. Boasting a more natural and clinical black metal sound that best recalls Darkthrone and Kampfar, Svartahrid’s approach is unpretentious and simple in it’s execution but it’s not to say there aren’t moments that stand out as worthy of note. The title track possesses a lead riff Melechesh would be proud of, Blessed By Darkness harbours a sweaty thrashy feel akin to fellow Norwegians Aura Noir while Lake Of Despair displays some fine riffing chops atop the background atmospherics. Of course all good black metal must come with crap production, but here Svartahrid have hit upon a style clear enough for enjoyment but far from mechanised and glossy, which if my experience is anything to go by, will allow you to get the album straight away. Don’t expect the theatrics of a Gorgoroth or Dark Funeral album nor the total fuck you of recent Darkthrone efforts for Svartahrid are followers, not leaders. Followers, however, with a clear passion for the genre and a knowledge for how they wish it to sound. Much like Kampfar have become for me, expect Svartahrid on the basis of Ex Inferi to be a band that you can turn to when in the mood for some solid, reassuring good True Norwegian Black Metal.

Track list:
1. Intro
2. Cursed Seeds Of The Nazarene
3. Scale Of Worth
4. Veil Of Lies
5. Ex Inferi
6. March With Us
7. Fire Hate Kill
8. Blessed By Darkness
9. Bastard Child
10. Lake Of Despair
11. Outro

Additional information

Label

Soulseller

Release Year

Catalogue Number

SSR023