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quarta-feira, 15 de agosto de 2012

Ash Borer "Cold Of Ages"

Almost no introduction needed for this one.

Emerging as one of the most revered new bands within the ever polarizing movement of this present day American black metal scene, Ash Borer are a band that will be known as of the pillars within the genre. Through violent waves of harsh virulent sonic ambiance, the time-expanding songs that Ash Borer manifest hold true to a certain aspect of the essence of black metal; on a sonic level Ash Borer’s brand of unearthly trance-inducing ambient black metal holds its own ground by upholding the genre’s aesthetic, while on a lyrical and thematic level, Ash Borer do touch upon subjects that deal with spiritual themes and religious initiation, all while harboring that slight aura of mystique and mysticism they also present.

Nonetheless, “Cold Of Ages” (which also features a guest appearance by Jessica Way of Worm Ouroboros on the tracks ‘Convict All Flesh’ and ‘Removed Forms’) is a surging and hypnotizing sonic pillage that stands as one of the defining moments of America’s present-day black metal scene. One of the albums of the year? You tell me. Get it here.

8 comentários:

  1. good album. not even close to album of the year, though; it's doubtful this is the album of the month.

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    1. Yeah.. still Neurosis and Amenra to come this year. I'm sure diggin' this album a lot.

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    2. ya, IMO best so far is Mgła.

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    3. Well, i was really waiting for this Ash Borer. On the meantime i really want to hear the new Blut Aus Nord as well.

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  2. huge fan of this band and i really dislike this album. Sounds a bit too polished and just goes no where.

    Great blog, check out mine when you have a chance.

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    1. You're not the first person telling me that. I personally love it although it's not quite what i expected. The release date was probably not the best time to an album like this, coming from Ash Borer. It needs to be listened in the right atmosphere.

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  3. I would have to agree with strife.It has its moments but overall its nothing special.Thanks for the upload anyway!

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