DON'T
COUNT ON IT
Review by Ian
Despite this album being out
for a little while, I haven't really heard, or seen, too much press done
for it. I know it's a pretty underground debut release, but still, I'd
thought that it'd be a record that at least some would be doing press
for it. I've had it for a little while already, but now I'm ready to
finally do my part and, hopefully, spread the message.
This sort of album really makes me think of early atmospheric black
metal, but in a good way. Off the top of my head, I can't recall any
Austrian black metal groups, but this one definitely brings me back to
hearing groups like Lunar Aurora (in their mid-period), Ulver, and
Emperor for the first time years ago. There will be those who listen to
this album and link it to the whole post-black metal movement even
though, to my ears, besides the wall of sound style that's used on here,
and the occasional clean vocal part, this doesn't really recall the
likes of post-rock or shoegaze all that often, if at all. I think that
because the atmosphere on here is so dense and pervasive will have it
liked to that style, even though it honestly recalls more of the bands I
just mentioned. A Dream of Ghosts was the track that really made
me think that others would be able to lump the project into that style
because it does have a more moody feel to it and does kind of have a
similar sort of ambiance to it that I think could be found in a group
like Altar of Plagues or Fen. It's a rather intense record, though I
wouldn't say that it ever became monotonous, that relies of tremolo
picked riffs and harsh screams and moans, but still manages to make use
of melody and dynamics. Not every track on here blasts throughout its
entire length, to the extent that I found myself rather impressed with
the range of tempos used on here while still making the whole thing feel
like an aggressive record. A Pathway to Rebirth is probably the
best example of the variety used on here as it moves from blackgaze-ish
mid-tempo beginnings into more epic sort of territory in its middle
before closing with some intense, if rather straightforward, black metal
blasts.
Probably my biggest complaint about this album would have to be the drum
programming. It's not bad at all, but there are times when I found it to
be rather irksome. There were certain patterns played/programmed that I
found to sound too robotic sounding and it didn't match the overall vibe
of the record at all. It's a little disappointing because the pattern
I'm referencing happens to be in the opening title-track, which isn't a
bad song, but based on my distaste for the programmed pattern, it led me
to believe that this album would have at least a few other sections that
featured a similar kind of mechanical sound. That wasn't the case though.
The way these tracks are programmed is actually really good and it fits
the music. Aside from that, there really isn't a whole lot more I found
to be wrong with the album. I enjoyed the occasional uplifting sounding
melody injected into these songs and thought that it provided a nice
contrast to the more intense and traditional sounding parts, though I'm
sure some will disagree. I just happen to think that this record gets
better every time I listen to it.
I think it's a good debut that various factions of the black metal realm
should really take note of. Coming into it not really expecting too much,
I really thought that this was a nice listen that was nice and quick,
and has yet to become boring after several listens. If you like
old-school atmospheric black metal or if you happen to enjoy some
blackgaze or post-rock influenced black metal that just so happens to
feature a bit more of an edge to it, this is the sort of record that you'll
probably love.
[8,5 out of 10]
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METAL
RULES
Review by James Price
Blimey these guys are
secretive, I had never heard of this band and a quick look around the
old interweb didn't really help much, I suppose that mystery and anti
persona is much of what gives Black metal it's appeal,which by the way
is what these lot play! Oh and apparently they come from Austria.
I must point out that this album did come with a Bio of the band but it
wasn't exactly clear and concise: "The Central-European black metal
perception has been drawn into an ocean of visions, resonating with the
mystic majesty of past aeon's and the coldest feelings of immaterial
strength" Yeah, er thanks guys!
Sound wise we are talking Fuzzy, murky atmospheric Black metal, sort of
a muddy wall of sound that is more concerned with atmosphere than a
clear defined style. Almost like shoe gaze at times with some beautiful
melodies popping up now and then. A post-rock aesthetic filtered through
a framework of traditional black metal is about as close as I can come
to describing the sound and I have to say it works well.
Vocals are performed in a desperate, depressed manner and it fits in
beautifully with the murky, gloomy sound, there are some clean vocals in
this album but they are used sparingly mostly just used in the
background to add some light to this otherwise dark album.
At times I am reminded of Early Alcest, high praise indeed and deserved;
there are some superbly emotional moments to be found here on this short
album (33 minutes)
The nature of this production adds quite a warmth to this album, unusual
in the Black metal genre but it works well here giving off strangely
quite a relaxing ambient feel at times, although the band won't let you
fall asleep as they can at a moments notice pick up the pace and chuck
in a great harsh black metal scream and blast beats. Lyrics are a
mystery so I can't really discuss those here, but I would think they are
of a depressive nature going by the style of music.
Fans of melodic, atmospheric and melancholic Black metal should check
out this release ( If you can find it!) Right away!
[4 out of 5]
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ROCK HARD ITALY
[May 2012 issue]
Review by Roberto D'Errico
Sono avvolte nella nebbia e
nel mistero le informazioni di base relative a questa realtà: non
sappiamo da dove provengano, da chi sia realmente composta e nemmeno se
questo sia davvero, come pare, il full-length di debutto dei Nostri.
Tutto questo fascino arcano e questa oscurità si riflettono poi alla
perfezione all'interno della proposta del gruppo, chiaramente figlia
della primigenia scuola black metal norvegese capitanata da Mayhem e
Darkthrone. Cinque brani, né esageratamente prolissi ma neppure breve,
ci raccontano un sound all'interno del quale si annidano, non troppo
celate, atmosfere cupe e silenziose come gelidi soffi dei venti del
nord. C'è un sentore d'antichità in canoni come A Pathway To
Rebirth e la titletrack, all'interno delle quali ritmiche
telluriche, riffing lacerante e suoni volutamente ovattati e un po'
lo-fi, si uniscono a momenti più melodici e cadenzati, posti con
sapienza e volti a donare ancora più patos al tutto. Sentimenti come
rabbia e angoscia si rincorrono dunque per tutta la scaletta, forte
anche della preziosa alleanza con caratteristiche musicali che spesso
danzano fra quanto appena descritto e il post black metal con una
facilità ed una convinzione notevoli. Bravi.
[7 out of 10]
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ARISTOCRAZIA
Review by Mourning
Scrivere
delle uscite per I, Voidhanger è divenuto un piacere, ogni qualvolta se
n'è presentata sinora occasione posso tranquillamente affermare di non
esser mai rimasto deluso dalle scelte e dalle band promosse a pieno
titolo nel roster di questa label.
Gli Aus Der Transzendenz sono l'ennesimo centro, una line-up composta da
elementi dell'underground italico celatisi sotto altri pseudonimi,
Gnosis (voce), Gottschall (chitarra), Waidmann (chitarra), Mz (basso) e
Das Schwarze Wildschwein (batteria), per velare e rendere ancor più
misterioso l'alone che ricopre il progetto.
Musicalmente è una rappresentazione black fatta di schizzi impazziti
che come pezzi di un collage di volta in volta elevano una variante di
genere "nota" che si combina o ricolloca in modo da fornire
sbocco ad un'altra.
Pensate a una mistura di orthodox e post nella quale fluisce una
consistente aura epico-pagana che sprigiona una collera, una rabbia di
natura ancestrale.
Sembra proprio che l'espressione con una certa solennità della propria
idea tramite un pensiero diviso a sua volta fra spunti aulici e pestaggi
terreni sia calibrata ed eseguita con una quadratura particolarmente
ferrata all'interno di uno stampo che è tutto fuorché incline a
mantenere dei confini saldi.
Una contraddizione? Probabilmente sì, però il risultato si pone a
favore della grande capacità di raccogliere e far esplodere le
sensazioni.
Si potrebbe parlare di "Breed Of A Dying Sun" come di un'unica
traccia suddivisa in capitoli, nella quale le tematiche affrontate si
concentrano su di una spiritualità decadente, una luce che non riesce a
fuoriuscire.
Ve ne renderete conto sia affondando nei testi del quale il booklet è
fortunatamente munito, sia ascoltando la voluta presa di posizione in
sede di produzione che ha posto la voce quasi in retrovia facendo in
modo che come un eco dal profondo passato ogni qualvolta si presenti
nella sua accanita e livorosa espressione apporti una teatralità gelida
combaciante con quella espressa dalle note.
Un fuoco fatuo che brucia nell'eternità, eppure il suo colore è
smorto, privo di vita, accostabile alla morte e a una spirale di rovina,
ecco, gli Aus Der Transzendenz brillano nella notte in quella maniera,
attirando l'attenzione ma evitando di scaldare.
La strumentazione e le linee vocali sono l'una l'estensione dell'altra e
come quella fiamma alternano attimi di follia sprizzando in velocità e
di stasi nei quali sono le atmosfere placidamente marmoree a regolarne
l'umore, riescono a esporsi in quanto dotati di una personalità propria
e questo gioca nettamente a loro favore.
Certo qualcuno potrà lamentarsi del fatto che il lavoro dietro il mixer
avrebbe potuto seguire altro corso, andate oltre al primorde approccio e
alle riflessioni spesso forzate dal momento, lasciatevi cadere senza
remore, sarete una piuma o un mattone? Il vostro istinto seguirà il
percorso segnato da "Breed Of A Dying Sun" assumendolo nella
maniera a lui più consona, l'importante è che proviate a incamminarvi
in direzione di un vuoto che sembra non avere fine, lì dove il sole si
spegne.
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METALITALIA
Review by Luca Filisetti
Ammettiamolo:
tra modernismi assortiti, contaminazioni di ogni tipo e assurdità messe
in musica, spesso si sente il bisogno di fare un passo indietro ed
aggrapparsi ad una musica che offra certezze e sicurezze. Se anche voi
avvertite questa necessità e siete amanti del black metal più puro ed
incontaminato (quello della Norvegia di una ventina di anni fa insomma),
vi consigliamo assolutamente l’ascolto di questi Aus Der Transzendenz,
band della quale non si sa praticamente nulla, salvo la provenienza, che
dovrebbe (condizionale d’obbligo) essere l’Austria. Ai Nostri, però,
per farsi capire basta la musica: un black metal glaciale e ferale fatto
di chitarre zanzarose, batteria implacabile e voce distante e sgraziata;
in due parole old school. Fantasmi di Mayhem, Darkthrone, Burzum e
Gehenna si aggirano all’interno di “Breed Of A Dying Sun”,
scontrandosi con accenni di partiture più moderne ed affini alla scena
post. Nessun tentativo di compiacimento però: gli Aus Der Transzendenz
utilizzano queste suggestioni soltanto per rendere il loro sound
leggermente più articolato e stratificato. Il risultato finale è
comunque figlio delle foreste norvegesi. Sin dall’iniziale “A Dream
Of Ghosts” si capisce che a farla da padrone saranno le ritmiche
telluriche, unite a quelle chitarre stranianti che hanno fatto la
fortuna dei Mayhem. Alla band riesce bene la riproposizione di atmosfere
cupe e spaventose, anche grazie all’utilizzo di numerosi rallentamenti
che amplificano oltremodo la velenosità dell’insieme. A questo
proposito non possiamo esimerci dal segnalare le parti atmosferiche
posta al centro di “A Pathway To Rebirth” e “Hymns Of Ruin”, che
ci permettono di perderci all’interno di un sound tanto duro quanto
primordiale. Senza dubbio una produzione meno lo fi avrebbe fatto
apparire più comprensibili le finezze strumentali poste nei passaggi più
ragionati, ma probabilmente avrebbe anche tolto quel fascino arcano del
quale è dotato il platter. Funziona quindi molto bene, questa
immersione del “post black” all’interno di un calderone old school,
in quanto le due anime si compenetrano a vicenda, traendo forza l’una
dall’altra. Complimenti quindi agli Aus Der Transzendenz e complimenti
alla sempre esigente I, Voidhanger – partner della ATMF – che ancora
una volta è riuscita a scovare un prodotto meritevole all’interno di
un mare di uscite fatte con lo stampino.
[7 out of 10]
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INFERNAL
MASQUERADE
Review by Stefan
Like a dense wall of fog
moving towards your house, Aus Der Transzendenz “Breed of a Dying Sun”
release will sweep you away and transport you to the era of well crafted
‘low-fi’ sounding Black Metal. This Austrian band actually does a
great job in using the age old ‘let’s make it sound very kvlt’
recipe’ and producing 33 minutes of devastating dissonant Black Metal
with a few excellent atmospheric passages.
Opening with the sheer brutality of “A
Dream of Ghosts”, the riffing and drumming is quite intense and
massive. Backed by a very raw production with enough clarity to let
everything trough, this song nicely sets the tone for the release. In
“A Pathway to Rebirth” the band keeps up the intensity and adds some
extra atmospheric passages that are downright chilling. The bass guitar
line in these passages is quite enjoyable and the Doom-ish feeling to
them is awesome.
The BM shrieks hit their high-point in the track “Breed of a
Dying Sun”, reminding us in some instances of Rainer Landfermann in
Bethlehem’s “Dictius Te Necare” album. With a more melodic edge,
“Hymns of Ruin” starts but quickly merges into the dissonant
atmosphere of the album. There are some unexpected slowdowns that add to
the overall experience of the song. By the last track “The Secret
Revealed” the band’s sound has become a bit predictable and linear,
while maintaining their brutality, they seem to have run out of ideas
and just complete this song to be able to clock 30+ minutes in this
release.
Aus Der Transzendenz is a truly brutal and intense band, but
their sound seems to drag after a few tracks. The lack of creativity is
greatly present as the album progresses, but if you don’t mind this
then this album is excellent. We feel that with some more elements this
band could be considerably better and would set the apart from the rest.
“Breed of a Dying Sun” is not a bad release, but it does get a bit
repetitive at points, so buy it if you are not too picking about
originality and diversity.
[84 out of 100]
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BRUTALISM
Review by Devilmetal747
Yet another entity turns up
among the more avant-garde, mystical side of Black Metal. Aus Der
Transzendenz hails from Austria and debuts with a brief, but rather
enigmatic piece of dissonant music that echoes of bands like Xasthur or
Dodecahedron while still retaining a violent Black Metal base sound. Not
as experimental as its compatriots, the music still keeps that same aura
of twisted ambiance that makes it terrifying and attractive at the same
time. Opening with "A Dream Of Ghosts" listeners are greeted
by dissonant, churning guitars with the vocals a bit faded out into the
background like a howling ghost (this can make it somewhat hard to hear
throughout the album which can be an issue) and the drums which sound
pretty crystal clear compared to everything else when they're banging
away. One thing that Der Transzendenz tends to struggle with is making
softer moments for the ambiance to show when for the most part the track,
and many others to follow, just rages on and on non stop without any
moments for a breathing room or any spooky sections of guitar or vocals
to really embellish the darker side of the music. Usually they will just
take off on the traditional Black Metal vein but with such a distorted
sound it just doesn't exactly suit the tone overall.
On other tracks like "A Pathway To
Rebirth" the band does a much better job at embracing ambiance.
There are sole guitar, buzzing passages and whispers which help bring
out the mystical side and even some clean vocals thrown in for harmonic
effect- still faded and distorted- but it helps bring up the music to
its avant-garde expectations. "The Secret Revealed" does its
best at showing a whole new side of Transzendenz because it goes from
being flatly chaotic to almost upbeat with the way the riffs are
constructed, and when adding in the clean vocals there is a whole new
aspect of 'Post Metal' within the Black metal side. However, even with
these little atmospheric bits, overall the music still feels like pretty
basic distorted Black Metal. There is a predictable pattern going back
and forth between tracks as they switch from heavy to slightly less
heavy, and even in between the music tends to just fade out and pick up
into the next track; sometimes it works such as between "Hymns Of
Ruin" and "Secret Revealed," but other times like on
"A Pathway To Rebirth" it cuts off abruptly and less smoothly.
Still, for those who like the more dissonant side of Black Metal 'Breed
Of A Dying Sun' will pique interest, though the title of the album and
the lyrics are a lot more mystical than the music conveys most of the
time.
[3 out of 5]
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QRANQ
Review by Stefan
If i go through my old
cassette collection i can find literally hundreds of black metal bands
with a sound like this. Back then it were demos, now everything needs to
be pressed onto a silver disc. Good or bad, i leave that opinion to the
buyers. Nevertheless i had a blast listening to Aus Der Transzendenz
album “Breed Of A Dying Sun”. Old school as fuck, vintage as vintage
can be.
Aus Der Transzendenz still keeps the flame
of the early black metal days going and they keep it going strong. It
sounds like it’s recorded into someones basement and with a vocalist
who seemed to be standing outside the basement when the vocals were
recorded. It gives the vocals a nice hollow effect instead of the icy
screaming which were used back in the days. The identity of the members
isn’t revealed but Central Europa is mentioned and i noticed around
the web Austria a few times. Austria or not, i just don’t give a damn
as these black metallers provide the world with their perception on how
black metal should be played.
And wether that black metal is good or bad, i’m also leave that
opinion to the buyers. If Dimmu and Cradle are the ones you like you’re
up to the scariest shit of your live when listening to “Breed Of A
Dying Sun”. If you’re into old school then this is definitely worth
a try. Nothing fancy, just some good old school here. And I love their
shirts.
[7 out of 10]
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STEREO
INVADERS
Review by Thiess
Veramente
poche e farraginose le notizie avute e trovate su questo Project, la cui
origine dovrebbe essere l’Italia e i cui membri fanno parte del folto
underground. Cinque brani dalla durata corposa ci raccontano di un Black
Metal che attinge dalle atmosfere e dai crescendo tipicamente Norvegesi,
soffiando come vento gelido, e tingendosi poi della consapevolezza del
più vissuto guerriero. Non sappiamo di preciso di cosa parlino i testi,
è però molto il trasporto in ogni singolo pezzo, voci sussurrate che
in lontananza ci raccontano tutto il loro dolore. E’ chiaro che questo
aspetto, così ovattato ed in qualche modo epico, sia voluto e non
figlio di una cattiva produzione. C’è un sentore così di Pagan
Metal, strutture che nel loro lacerante livore si rinnovano innalzandosi
e portandoci ad un livello decisamente più aulico via via dello
scorrere del brano. “Breed Of A Dying Sun” è il tramonto di un sole
freddo, una luce che tutto ricopre ma che nel proprio pallore, ci
angoscia. Ci piacerebbe che venisse dato più risalto agli strumenti,
così che potessero essere meglio distinti, senza snaturare
l’ambientazione ancestrale tipica e volutamente rilasciata dalla band.
[7.5 out of 10]
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SEA
OF TRANQUILLITY
Review by Kim Jensen
Enter Austrian black
metallers Aus der Transzendenz, who bring along with them Breed of a
Dying Sun - yet another interesting release via I, Voidhanger
Records.
Stylistically, we are dealing with
semi-atmospheric black metal, which displays all the typical features of
modern black metal, such as tremolo picking, blastbeats, repetition and
harsh vocals as well as loads of intensity. In that respect, Aus der
Transzendenz leaves nothing desired fore by the black metal fan.
The production is extremely fuzzy and, unlike much black metal,
has an almost warm feel to it, which, however, is evened out by the
heavy use of reverb (the vocals, for instance, sound like they were
recorded in the Echo Valley). The performance itself is also very
organic, at times bordering on what some would consider sloppy. But this
is of course not necessarily a negative thing in the universe of black
metal. Also, while a lot of the drumming is fairly standard black metal
blastbeating, there are actually a couple of interesting details and
neat things going on.
And this use of reverb is one of the factors in the generation of
the overall atmospheric feel of the album, which also has a certain
melancholy and at times even melodic (almost avant-garde) sensibility to
it as well in the form of, for instance, soft and ambient passages and
dissonant harmonies. In 'A Pathway to Rebirth' some of the vocals are
delivered in a canting clean voice, which suits the overall atmosphere
quite well.
This atmosphere-rich fuzzy black metal release observes all the
conventions of black metal and, yet, it is original enough that it
itself contributes with something new to the genre, and fans of this
type of black metal should definitely check out this release.
[3 out of 5]
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HATEFUL
METAL
Review by Aceust
Aus
der Transzendenz ist eine noch junge Gruppe, die 2009 gegründet
wurde und in Wien beheimatet ist. Mehr ist nicht bekannt, zumal die
einzelnen Bandmitglieder unerkannt bleiben möchten. Wie dem auch sei,
jedenfalls handelt es sich bei Breed Of A Dying Sun
augenscheinlich um die Debütveröffentlichung. 33 Minuten lang bekommt
man atmosphärisch kalten Black Metal vorgespielt, der klanglich ein
wenig roh und mit Hall unterlegt ist. Die Lieder sind zwischen fünf und
neun Minuten lang und Aus der Transzendenz halten sich
nicht lange mit Ein- oder Überleitungen auf.
A Dream Of Ghosts beginnt umgehend peitschend schnell. Das
Schlagwerk gleicht einem Inferno, zu dem stark verzerrte und grelle
Gitarren sowie ein beißender Kreischgesang zu hören sind. Obwohl das
Lied temporeich in die Vollen geht, ist das Stück ein atmosphärisches,
was an den verzerrten Gitarrenmelodien liegt, die mich in ihrem Klang
manchmal an Blut Aus Nord erinnern. Die fünf Lieder
gleichen sich, man hat eher den Eindruck, ein einziges, langes Lied zu hören.
Sicherlich gibt es Veränderungen, aber die kalte Atmosphäre, der stark
verzerrte Kreischgesang, welcher stets so klingt, als käme er aus der
Ferne durch dichtem Nebel zu einem, sind in allen Liedern ähnlich.
Zudem ist das Tempo meistens hoch und im Mittelteil gibt es stets eine
langsame, atmosphärische Passage zu hören. Auf der einen Seite ist Breed
Of A Dying Sun eine übersichtliche Scheibe, gerade rhythmisch ist
das hohe Tempo oft monoton, was aber mit guten Gitarrenmelodien
kombiniert wurde, weshalb ob aller Raserei, Aus der Transzendenz
es schaffen, ein atmosphärisch sehr dichtes Werk abzuliefern. Lediglich
das letzte Lied, The Secret Revealed, fällt ein wenig aus der
Reihe. Da gibt es Phasenweise auch länger andauernde Langsamkeit und
sehr leisen, fast schon versteckten, Klargesang zu hören. The
Secret Revealed ist ein sehr gutes Lied, in dem gnadenlose
Schnelligkeit, bissiger Kreischgesang und verträumte Langsamkeit
hervorragend miteinander kombiniert wurden.
Breed Of A Dying Sun ist eine sehr interessante Scheibe, die
mir vor allem der Gitarren wegen sehr gut gefällt. Auch wenn man das
alles schon mal gehört hat und man sich an die eine und andere Band
erinnert fühlt, wissen die großartigen, grellen Melodien aber dennoch
zu überzeugen. Die langgezogenen, grellen Gitarrenmelodien harmonieren
für mich sehr gut mit der Schnelligkeit, weshalb ich das Album auch als
überaus düster und eindringlich empfinde. Mag sein, dass es einige
Leute langweilig oder zu monoton empfinden, doch dann sollte man sich
mal auf die vielen, guten und subtilen Melodien konzentrieren. Ich hoffe
jedenfalls, dass es Aus der Transzendenz nicht bei
diesem einen Album belassen werden.
[8 out of 10]
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METAL.IT
Review by Beppe Caldarone
Esordio discografico per
questa misteriosa entità black metal a nome Aus Der
Transzendenz della quale è pressochè impossibile trovare
informazioni in giro.
La proposta del gruppo affonda le sue radici nel black metal dei prime
movers norvegesi reinterpretato, però, secondo un'ottica moderna grazie
alla quale "Breed of a Dying Sun" gode di una atmosfera
malsana davvero riuscita.
I cinque brani che compongono il disco alternano velocità assassine ed
estranianti a rallentamenti più ragionati in cui viene fuori un
approccio alla materia che potremmo definire "mistico" ed
alieno da un lato ed epico dall'altro.
Il gruppo è molto abile nel conferire alla sua musica un taglio
distaccato dalla realtà, un taglio in cui la glacialità del suono si
erge a protagonista insieme con le vocals che sembrano provenire da
lontano e si integrano con gli strumenti diventandone esse stesse delle
naturali estensioni.
Siamo di fronte ad una concezione del black metal che deve molto
all'insegnamento di quello che comunemente viene definito post black
metal, ma gli Aus Der Transzendenz possono contare su una
spiccata personalità che rende la loro proposta particolarmente
interessante.
Inutile citare un brano in particolare: "Breed of a Dying Sun"
va considerato come una unica lunghissima traccia all'interno della
quale si sprofonda lentamente senza riuscire più a liberarsene.
Ottimo inizio.
[7,5 out of 10]
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POPDOSE
Review by Dave Steed
An
unidentified group of central European underground black metal artists
got together to form Aus Der Transzendenz. With Breed Of The Dying Sun
they both take black metal a step forward and backwards at the same time.
The overall sound is typical of the old school - raw production and
hollow vocals. But they weave in a lot of differet chord changes and
melodies within their sound, incorporating what feels like a more modern
slant of the black metal of yesterday. It ends up being five tracks of
dark and dirty black metal that both reminds you the vintage years and
excites you for what is still to come.
