The earth, dull and damp
Soaked with celestial blood
Destined by the rain
A seldom trodden path
Known for ages
Through thickets and bogs
Branches swinging in the storm
Marking the face like time
The ancient journey towards
The Altar
Solve et coagula
There amidst the foothills
Matter turns into energy
Where all dimensions entangle
Solve et coagula
A final offering
Ritual of yore
Loosen spirit from body
And prepare for reintegration
Into the river
Melodic, almost pagan black metal out of Iceland with some of the most aggressive vocals I've heard in the genre. It's balls to the walls from the first note with few respites, but its melodic enough to not overstay its welcome. Jeff Wilson
To me this duo powerfully express what black metal is all about: icy spite reserved for those who deserve it, carefully built atmospheres, and a raging rawness to the vocal delivery and drums. All three of their albums so far, though brief, pack a solid emotional punch and have an introspective dimension I deeply appreciate. Highly recommended. Dave Aftandilian