Cold Empire

The Profile

Cold Empire is a Sardinian black metal band led by Valker. For the From The Ashes Of The Empire release the lineup includes Misanthrone on vocals and Leendert Kersbergen as a session drummer. The band favors Swedish-style black metal (early Marduk influence), with blast beats, heavy bass and moments of melody and doom.

Origin: Sardinia, Italy. Personnel mentioned in the review: Valker (brainchild/guitarist), Misanthrone (vocals), Leendert Kersbergen (studio/session drummer).

A Sardinian black metal band led by Valker, Cold Empire's From The Ashes Of The Empire leans on Swedish-style black metal and early Marduk influences. The review highlights fierce blast beats, strong melodies and occasional doom passages, but notes a need for a more defined personal style and improved production.