Satanic Warmaster

The Profile

Satanic Warmaster is a Finnish black metal project founded by Lauri 'Satanic Tyrant Werewolf' Penttilä, active since 1998, known for raw, old-style black metal.

Musically characterised by an old-style black metal approach, raw/dirty production, riffs that mix hypnotic slow passages and fast malicious marches, and lyrical/themes drawing on Nordic folklore and satanic imagery. The DeBaser review praises improved songwriting and greater technical completeness on Carelian Satanist Madness.

The single DeBaser review praises Carelian Satanist Madness as a strong comeback, highlighting improved songwriting and technical completeness. The album is described as old-style black metal with varied riffs, mystical/dreamlike passages and Nordic folklore themes. Overall judgement in the review is highly positive (5/5).