supported by 4 fans who also own “The Rise of Cernunnos”
The sound of this album reminds me a lot of power metal, but it's interspersed with black metal vocals that give it a nice edge, while symphonic and folk metal elements round it out. It's a grand sound, helped by sweeping production, that hits the perfect sweet spot for me. Owen W
supported by 4 fans who also own “The Rise of Cernunnos”
SCHATTENVALD's current storytelling epic melodic black metal style is unusually multi-faceted. Although often raging and put into an icy sound it does not appear evil but fascinating because of the spooky legends told and the long list of ideas and unusual sounds they use within the songs. That is true for the epic title-track. The rest is different, especially side B is far more underground and less elaborated. Also atmospheric somehow but not as thrilling as the new style. H.L.