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 The album opens with the excellent intro 'Todeswalzer', an aggressive intro, surrounded by an atmosphere curated and never too intrusive of Righ’s keyboard.

 Part entirely recreated with synth and drums, which might wrinkle the nose of many, but which I found quite pleasant and well-integrated.

Windir's 1184 is a compelling blend of black, folk, and Viking metal that deeply connects with Nordic culture and mythology. The album features powerful melodic riffs, atmospheric keyboards, and intense vocals by Valfar. Notable tracks include the hypnotic title track, aggressive war-themed songs, and a surprising synth-driven finale. The review highlights the album's emotional depth and technical strength, praising its authenticity and unique sound. Dive into Windir's 1184 and experience a powerful blend of Nordic metal legends – listen now and explore the epic journey!

 I had found the castle of myself and I fell asleep far away from the sun.

 Dedicate forty-six minutes of your life, before the darkness falls, and dedicate this fantastic album to yourself.

Sacramentum's debut 'Far Away From the Sun' is a seminal melodic black metal album blending fast rhythms and atmospheric melodies. The review explores the band's origins, the album’s dark thematic journey, and technical musicianship. It highlights key tracks and the album’s evocative mood. The reviewer recommends multiple listens due to the album’s depth and complexity. Dive into the dark and melodic world of Sacramentum’s debut—listen now and experience a timeless black metal journey.

 Listening to this album is like a slow descent into hell, not the one described by good old Dante Alighieri.

 I’ve felt an inner peace, one of those sensations that only a few albums can give you and that make you yell 'masterpiece'.

The Ruins of Beverast's 'Rain Upon the Impure' is a challenging atmospheric and doom metal album marked by dark themes of death and war. Alexander von Meilenwald’s solo project delivers a deep, dense listening experience with layered metaphoric lyrics and haunting soundscapes. The album distorts time and mood, progressively becoming darker and heavier towards the end. Despite some elements like clean vocals being slightly perplexing, the album is praised as a nearly overlooked masterpiece within the black metal realm. Dive into the dark depths of 'Rain Upon the Impure' and experience this atmospheric doom metal masterpiece today!

 "Each track appears as a mix of symphonic/viking metal, transitioning from moments of 'calm' to frantic and frustrating rhythms typical of old-school black metal."

 "A work that certainly is above average and, at least personally, I greatly appreciated the diversity of 'musical elements' that can be found throughout the listening experience."

Drautran's 'Throne of the Depths' is a challenging yet rewarding album blending symphonic, viking, and old-school black metal. The tracks shift between calm, melancholic moments and furious, stormy intensity. While not groundbreaking technically, the album offers a rich, atmospheric experience appreciated by underground metal fans. It invites listeners to delve into the depths of diverse metal influences and moods. Dive into Drautran's Throne of the Depths and experience a unique journey through the depths of metal’s underground!