Murphrygian Rhetoric of No is one of the heaviest songs I have enjoyed in recent memory. Favorite track: Rhetoric of No.

badfrancis The music is unforgiving and loud as fuck. May I attend a performance before either of us die. Favorite track: Rhetoric of No.

JDMP wow! to finally have a copy on vinyl. now, to begin crafting the anti-playlist, one dripping with caustic and vitriol—a generalized misanthropy by way of the sonic. primitive man, indian, eyehategod, stomach, hell…

Obsidian One The opening of 'Age of Chains' is a breath of fresh air in black metal — atmospheric, melodic, epic. The music has a different feel than most in the genre: less dark and more fantasy, though still intense at times with icy guitar riffs and cold blast beats. I like the bright-colored cover art, with no logo or text, and the title of the fifth track, 'Behold the Shadow of My Thoughts', is great as well. Favorite track: Age of Chains.

Jana Welcome to the magic world of J.R.R. Tolkien, I mean its darker side, of course 😉 This album promises an intense experience to look forward to by all lovers of epic black metal and strong storytelling. I'd like to highlight its excellent production and memorable riffs, as well as collaboration with names as Hulder and Lamp of Murmuur. And yes, it's possible to make lead synth that doesn't sound cheesy 😁 Favorite track: Behold the Shadow of My Thoughts.

Sid A refreshing surprise. This album has the ferocity that black metal is known for, but has a little bit of the melodic and dungeon synth aspect of it sprinkled in as well. Musically, this album reminds me of Hrad, Caladan Brood, and Stormruler.

The Tolkien lyrical themes are also really neat. Favorite track: Of Desperate Valor.