So the vacation is over, and far to soon at that. Funny, but my mind and spirit is still in that blessed state, while my body is at work. But that’s ok, since things are really slow.
And while my mind and body slowly start to merge, I’m trying to contain my excitement and not bounce like a lemur on speed in my chair when pondering the upcoming releases that looms over the horizon.
Arckanum: ”Helvítismyrkr”
The news about this release came like a lighting bolt from a clear sky for me, and I had no idea that Arckanum’s mainman Shamaatae even had been in the studio. Well I’m totally chuffed by this record, and if the quality is anything close to the last three albums, I know this will be on this year’s top 10… probably higher.
Craft: ”Void”
Six years ago, Craft released ”Fuck the Universe”; one of the most shit kicking Black Metal albums ever to come out of Sweden, and I’ve been salivating for a follow-up for what seems like an eternity. And now the wait seems to be over (barring distribution fails). A greatly anticipated release.
Fleshgod Apocalypse: ”Agony”
According to the faceless voices of the internet, this second album from these Italians contains an abundance of clean vocals and more symphonic elements in their blasting Death Metal. Honestly, this could be a hit or miss… or rather; a cataclysmic disaster or something really cool. Regardless, the idea of symphonic elements together with Brutal Death Metal ™ leaves me a tad bit intrigued.
Pathology: ”Awaken to the Suffering”The criminally underrated Pathology keeps spewing out guttural Death Metal with zombies, guts and violence. What’s not to like? A definite must-buy.
Old Silver Key: ”Tales of Wanderings”
Hhmmm… what would you get if you crossed Drudkh with Alcest? Old Silver Key. A no-brainer really, since this band basically is Drudkh with Neige from Alcest behind the microphone. Post-Black/Post-Rock, and since I really like what these musicians have created in their respective bands, the ”buy-factor” is a no-brainer as well.
Wolves In the Throne Room: ”Celestial Lineage”
When one of my favourite Black Metal bands release a new record, will I buy it? Do I anticipate it like a withering plant anticipates rain? Do I think that it will land on the top five albums of 2011? Hell yes on all accounts. I have insanely high expectations for this album, and I don’t think I will be disappointed.
Throne of Katarsis: ”Ved Graven”
True Norwegian Black Metal™ that for some reason is reviled by the internet warriors. But I like the band, and seeing that they are about to release their third album, summons the Funeral Fog™ to chill me and thrill me.
Blood of the Black Owl: ”Light the Fires!”
Ritualistic and shamanistic Drone/Doom at it’s best. I’ve loved the band’s earlier outputs and I suspect that this album will serve me well for moody, grey and introspective autumn days.
To quote the almighty Fenriz: "If you think that it's been a bad year in music, you just haven't dug deep enough."
//Ravn
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