Norrhem - Voima ja kunnia

From Turku (not Turkey as someone thought!) in the cold and great Finland comes this new duo under the banner of Norrhem!

This demo (i would call it rather an EP) is from this year and so far the only release...quite naturally.
As some of you that have followed me on this place knows my affection for black metal from this country and this band does not falter, it follows the glorious path of grand, raw, dark music with strong melodic compositions.

It starts off hard and reminds me a bit of Förgjord which for me is something of a pure delight.
some slower heavy parts comes later in and sets the mood perfect. It is just 4 tracks but they deliver just enough to make a mark and i hope it wont gets lost in the tidal waves of black metal releases...
I cant read finnish but the info says that its focused on War, Nature, Folklore and thats what i would have guessed also as the music itself has that mix of aggression, a bit esoteric vibes in the way of nature etc etc so you get it even if you cant understand a word... if its good stuff all the way with strong melodies and no filler shit it works in any language.
 
Production is solid and let the guitars and harsh vocals lead and the drums is a bit lower in the mix whitch is just like it should be. Nothing gets lost.

I look forward to their next release for sure!
Solid traditional Finnish black metal.

Track list:
1.     Prelude - instrumental
2.     Sota    
3.     Pohjan tulet    
4.     Voima ja kunnia    
        Total: 16:28

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Verdugo - Altar del rencor

With an omnious drooling intro we are kicked into this first full album from these Chilean maniacs!

Few days ago i reviewed their compilation cd and enjoyed its filthy demonic death/Thrash-metal so it felt just logical to do this one close after.

They have been around for soon 10 years so this first album saw a long time coming but i think it was worth the wait as its totally swell! (in its specific old school genre)
The biggest difference i say compared to their older stuff is that they have a much more serious tone and approace and is more slicker/tighter played (not there was any problem before), gone is much of their older groovy Thrash parts and jumps straight for your throat and try to strangle you with death and disorder haha.

Yeah one of the things i really liked with the older material was their intensive headbanging grooves but they handle this new more straight faced direction well and there is no sortage of killer riffs and sweaty compositions.
Sometimes bit more cavernous (but in a sharply cut cave and not a damp and moisty one) but just slight....and i bit more war"ish" attack here! Hats fly out of the window! haha
Some nice guitar solos and drum fills etc, they all feel at home with their instruments (and in the Devils livingroom) so in the end i would say this is a solid hellraizing release that burns all the way!

The only thing would have done is taken out 1-2 tracks for a split or a 7" to be released sometime close around this album release, it is a bit long as it is now (just my restless soul here itching haha) but all songs are good  so they deserve my whole attencion...

If you like this type of music or already enjoy their previous releases try Altar del rencor!

Track list:

1.     Génesis de la ejecución     01:52    
2.     Revelaciones nihilistas     03:03    
3.     Colapso existencial     02:50    
4.     Patrones inmundos de hipocresia     07:02    
5.     Proselitismo abominable     05:13      
6.     Maléfica e insana adoración     04:32      
7.     Profanaciones     04:23      
8.     Altar del rencor     03:54      
9.     Tormento siniestro     05:47    
10.     Abismo de decadencia     04:53      
11.     Repulsión espiritual     05:45      
      Total:49:14

Released by: No Mercy Reks