Straight from the Batavian catacombs, the merry pranksters of ISKANDR finally deliver the long-awaited follow-up to their debut effort "Heilig Land," released two years ago. While this is atmospheric black metal with vaguely Scandinavian flavors, it also features a hint of paganism reminiscent of PRIMORDIAL, especially in the typical riffs that exude profound melancholy. The vocals immediately establish themselves as the master of ceremonies in this ode to the macabre and the chill of a moonless winter night. In simpler terms, this is for those who crave both violence and piercing melody. BUY OR BUY!
For fans of early DARKTHRONE, DRUDKH, and BURZUM.
