The idea of a concept within the music is not one that is far fetched. First appearing during the sixties, the idea was at large during the seventies via the Prog movement. It has since then been working its way into the DNA of Metal. Tied together by a what could be a story or running theme throughout the album. Opting for a slightly different take on the concept album, Carach Angren, a name inspired by one of the many fictional, Tolkien created languages are a band where concepts are at their core. Combining elements of Black Metal, Death Metal and Symphonic Metal, the trio made up of Seregor, Ardek and Namtar, have created a unique approach to not only song writing but story telling itself.
Album Review : Vipassi – Sunyata
Modesty within music is somewhat of a gift. Often given the reins to roam free around musical composition, at times music of the instrumental persuasion can fall into the trap of nondescript widdling. Known for their technical prowess in their other outfit Ne Obliviscaris the make of Vipassi is relatively smaller yet no less worth your attention, particularly with their stunning debut Sunyata.
Fleshgod Apocalypse & Carach Angren – Live At The Underworld
Concept albums are fast becoming some of the hottest Metal property on the market. Often needing flamboyant dressage with details ranging from costumes with the way into props, the air of the theatrical is more than just a force to be reckoned with. Having toured the US extensively together last year, Fleshgod Apocalypse and Carach Angren being their haunting theatre to a more European of audiences but will Horror outweigh Drama?
Album Review : Skuggsjá – Skuggsjá
Joining forces to form the illusive Skuggsjá, Enslaved’s Ivar Bjørnson and Wardruna’s Einar Selvik are set to unveil their collaborative effort of the same name. Undeniable that both composers are rulers of theie musical kingdoms when coming together the pair create a tangible, earthed soundtrack. However will the marriage of the two’s creative force form their own creative niche?
Album Review : Rotting Christ – Rituals
Comprehensive in any language the ideology of religion is universal regardless of its manifestation. Looking in particular at Christianity and its etymology, one of the oldest mysteries of history. Known to be the language of Jesus himself Aramaic is but one of these linguistic vehicles, though his existence is questionable his presence throughout history has defined our culture as we know it. Evolving from primitive beginnings to its seemingly limitless scope of the modern day religion has infiltrated each aspect of living now becoming a commodity.
Album Review : Abbath – Abbath
Can a legacy outlast a name? After their recent legal dispute regarding trivial matters everyone’s favourite Black Metal icon Abbath, decided to take the frost bitten high road and go it alone. Enlisting King and the mysterious Creature the man entrenched himself to record his brand new self titled album.
Rotting Christ Reveal Third New song
Returning this year with the announcement of their new album Rituals, Rotting Christ have already had heads turning. Both singles “Elthe Kyrie” and “In Nomine Del Nostri” showed varying sides of what to expect from the forthcoming record and we now have yet another treat!
Rotting Christ Unveil Second Track ‘In Nomine Dei Nostri’
Greek Symphonic Metal heads Rotting Christ show us a second scene in their latest release Rituals.