Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Ysengrin - To Endotaton

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From: France
Year: 2012
Genre: Doom/Black/Death

One 40 minute track that brings to mind everyone from Mercyful Fate, Paradise Lost, Hooded Menace, Cathedral and Candlemass, with blackened passages, beautifully acoustic interludes and synthesizers adding an occult overtone to the whole affair, Ysengrin have crafted an album that brings to mind everything that was great about metal in the 80's and 90's while adding a distinctive modern flair. There are recurring themes throughout the album that create an overall coherence similar to a piece of classical music. The vocals are primarily growled but its the riffs and solos that steal the show. They draw upon the NWOBHM, doom, black metal and death metal while maintaining a classic feel that will claw their way into your subconscious and leave you wanting more. Not once did I ever get bored while listening, in fact once its over i usually hit repeat. They dont use the long track as a gimmick but as a way to introduce themes and pull you in. Just check it out for your self. Trust me when i tell you that this will be on my best of list this year. Its an incredible album that effortlessly blends genres without ever feeling forced. Get a copy from I, Voidhanger.

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7 comments:

Chris DAlessandro said...

While you're grabbing Proclamation's "Nether Tombs of Abaddon" I'm finally getting this album, I haven't even heard it yet, ha shiit.

VALIS said...

I listened to it a little, not enough to form any sort of opinion but it reminds me that u gotta check out Pseudogod if you haven't already.

VALIS said...

Reminds me of royal arch blaspheme yet not as filthy

Chris DAlessandro said...

I have given them all a listen, not a thing on there I don't like. Thanks for it!

I've been struggling to make time for everything though, I've accepted the fact that I won't get around to everything.

Working away at new posts though and thanks for this one.

Matt Cundiff said...

Looking forward to hearing this one... Thanks!

VALIS said...

Very welcome

VALIS said...

Very welcome