supported by 84 fans who also own “Maailmojen peilin takaa”
A really good debut of bleak and dissonant black metal, embellished with a few interesting melodies here and there. The production is organic and powerful, featuring great chunky guitar tones, balanced structures with paced intensity, not excessively lengthy or indulgent but with interludes that work surprisingly well. Nothing groundbreaking but a splendid example of black metal in 2015. Lefteris Kefalas
supported by 72 fans who also own “Maailmojen peilin takaa”
I'd say Havukruunu is the rightful holder of the Crown and the mantle of Quorthon. Epic choirs, vikingesque themes and tales from the other times, of the Finnish paganism back in the days before our ancestors were brought to the cross and forced to kneel while feeling the bloody sword of saviour on their throats made to kiss the hand of murderers who burnt thousands, tore down our holy places and took our holy days. Eyes teary I listen to these songs, never forgiving the crimes of the cross! Peikonmieli
supported by 70 fans who also own “Maailmojen peilin takaa”
This is the album that started it all and matters the most.
Growing up in the Armenian Orthodox Church, the liturgical passages were nostalgic.
Then, the blast beats, distorted guitars and black metal screams work synergistically with the choir, creating something unique and special that the black metal scene hasn't heard before.
Highly recommended! Sid