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Bloodthorn - In The Shadow Of Your Black Wings (c) Seasons of Mist

Supplier: EmPeR0R         -//- Encoder: Radium optimized MP3 codec v1.063
Ripper..: EmPeR0R         -//- Quality: 160kbps / 44100 Hz / Stereo
Songs...: 07              -//- Type...: Album
Date....: 06/29/1999      -//- Style..: Black Metal

'Norway gets colder, breeding forth the mighty Bloodthorn...', but other bands
are left to perish in the coldness, that's for sure! Bloodthorn is only one of
those decent Norwegian bands that still possess the 'cold' quality in their
music without selling out to 'warm wedding' sounds like Dimmu Borgir. And to
add to the fact that the ex- member of Manes are spreading darkness under the
shadow of their black wings. The closest comparison to their sound would be
from Aeturnus 'cos they share a more death metal-like structure than the rest
of the screeching black metal merchants of Norway. However, Bloodthorn stands
out on its own with genius composition and atmosphere, far surpassing many of
the so called 'atmospheric black metal' bands abusing the moniker. Guitars are
tuned down to give a somber heavy touch to the music and alot of dissonance are
added to the depressive harmony of the music, bearing features of fantasy
soundtracks in the vein of 'Conan the Barbarian' (and in a way clones out
inspirations from the track 'Wheel of Pain'). Synth are added to stress the
majestic composition of the music and likewise gives a doomsday accent here.
The drummings are far from being black metal, most of the time ranging from low
to mid-tempo with only brief instance of raging fast style (most notably on the
very last track). My favourite picks goes to 'The Embodied Core of Darkness',
'Breeding the Evil Inside' and 'Nightshadow'. Also take note that the last track
'...With a Bloodstained Axe' is pushed to track 66 (the purpose of this is to give
a '666' when the disc loads in). The brilliant looking (thickly folded) packaging
boasts the fantastic fantasy artworks from Alf Svensson (ex- At the Gates) to
satisfy those who lust for aesthetics but only if it includes a pocket for the
booklet will it be better. In comparison to other fantasy metallers like
Bal Sagoth, this band sticks with its individual character but if you speak in
terms of 'fantasy', they have a very poor concept compared to the former. While Bal
Sagoth spun impressive epic tales that easily draws to the standards of fantasy
writers, Bloodthorn did everything with half-hearted attempt and lyrically they are
no less than your typical Dimmu Borgir mentality. And when Bal Sagoth's music offers
a full cache of variety, Bloodthorn tends to lose out for being too repetitive.
Nevertheless this is still an impressive fantasy atmospheric metal album and fans of
dark fantasy soundtracks are advised to check it out!

01. Bloodthorn - The embodied core of darkness               7:34
02. Bloodthorn - Breeding the evil inside                    9:24
03. Bloodthorn - March to war                                8:20
04. Bloodthorn - Scarred lands                              11:27
05. Bloodthorn - Nightshadow                                12:01
06. Bloodthorn - Clouds of sadness                           2:09
07. Bloodthorn - ...with a bloodstained axe                  5:16
Total: 68MB / 56:11

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