Na chwilę obecną śmiało można ten split potraktować jako wizytówkę polskiego podziemnego Black Metalu - "Nie wiesz, nie znasz? Odpal sobie to, na tym krążku jest niemal wszystko, co najlepsze!". Jeden z tegorocznych "must have", bezapelacyjnie!
English translation:
I think this is so far the most comprehensive split I've had in my hands. As many as four groups and all top ones from Polish Black Metal underground. "Under the White Flame" is an alliance of Dagorath, Occultum, Mordhell and Czort. Each group has prepared premiere compositions for this release. And there is something to listen to, without a doubt. Alongside the Beastcraft/Black Altar split, it's probably the best release of this kind I've heard in two years. So, to the point. Dagorath and Occultum present us with more elaborate tracks, full of climate, a bit of melody, dripping with a ritual, dark atmosphere. Both bands, no matter what they record, make me feel impressed with the sense and combination of so many cool features and extracting best essence of Black Metal. The sound of both groups is powerful, sometimes overwhelming with its power. The compositions are balanced, there are both cannonades and some slower passages. Occultum, although similar, has a bit more of this ritual climate, it is more fluid, there are more melodies here. Dagorath is a bit more focused on a primitive, less subtle form. Then enters the merciless Mordhell and unleashes a real storm of blasphemy and chaos. Their stuff is turned towards the Black/Thrash direction, it is more straightforward and organic, which distinguishes them from other groups on the split. It is obscure, wild and without the slightest compromise. Finally, the material from Czort, which is the majestic part of the split - a serious, steady, dignified dose of darkness in its own way. Quite a lot of climate here is thanks to clearly shouted Polish lyrics, which is not such a common practice in this subject.
At the moment, this split can easily be treated as a showcase of Polish underground Black Metal - "You are not familiar, you don't know it? Check this out, this album has almost all the best!". One of this year's "must-haves", definitely!
Spróbuj split Abigor / Nightbringer / Thy Darkened Shade / Mortuus!
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