Helrunar celebrate the Niederkunfft ...

.... And celebrate extensively and gloomy denje! Helrunar are for me and certainly some others who first point of contact when it comes to mythology-inspired Black Metal. In 2011, the two-horse chariot around singer Skald Draugir and his fellow Alsvartr had recently spoken out. At that time, they had built with the concept of two-part "sol" their very own memorial. Fans and press were there to agree. For me the Niederkunfft precursor is considered a milestone of the band. Accordingly, the expectations were attached to "Niederkunfft" far above. Set by Markus Stock in his Klangschmiede Studio E again in the right sound, it does not create "Niederkunfft" Although, set the bar higher, but the standard set by "sol" was definitely held. So 5 star ipso facto.

With "Niederkunfft" Helrunar treat the darkest times of the Middle Ages and its Inquisition. And without question, for the musically appropriate staging the band has made. The fundamental concept doomigere what already found application in the predecessor, will be systematically continued on the newcomer and further defined. Especially the slow black reef walls thereby produce a tremendously threatening atmosphere in which pure sound even one of the biggest differences is. Of course tantrums were also provided for subtly but deliberately set. But back to the topic. In addition to the doomy mood, Helrunar have the melodic excesses of 2011 scaled back in favor of something more serious and gloomy atmosphere, but never rationalized. On the contrary, because the melodies used a total of more cautious they win in the sound of "Niederkunfft" an even greater significance. They accompany virtually the deep black march and compress the sinister atmosphere thus to a maximum.

New Sound Helrunar is definitely a certain list gen Swedish Death. That makes "Niederkunfft" multi-faceted, but distorted in any way which is still basic black metal song structure. Also one has dared 2 of a total of 10 tracks darzubieten on the Limited Edition in English. It is the pre-release "Devils, Devils Everywhere" and the almost 12-minute "The Hiebner Prophecy" that the album brings together, in my opinion again. Thus, this track definitely serve as a reference for Helrunar 2015. Granted, if Helrunar is using a language other than German / Old German only once used to. Personally, I had fully arranged me after 2-3 runs with it and as mentioned, "The Hiebner Prophecy" is definitely one of my favorites.

So Black Metal in the doomy robe, with Swedish and English texts list: do things differently Helrunar wanted at "Niederkunfft" aware and that is you definitely succeeded. And on scary sovereign manner. In summary, this means Helrunar are Helrunar and you get out of the 2 men in each case, the offer what you would expect from a good Helrunar album. Atmospheric, multi-faceted Black Metal, which grows with the passages and over again reveals small details. "Niederkunfft" shines with an official production, thoughtful and mature songs and definitely gloomy mood in the band's history. Helrunar's "Niederkunfft" So with nieces' simple successor "to the SOL series. It's an innovative new chapter with the Helrunar her milestone in no way inferior, and have thus proven again that one may expect more great things from them.

If you wonder, a track-by-track would not be appropriate at "Niederkunfft" because you already like should be regarded as complete works in "sol" the publication ;-)
There is not much to say about the book editions of Prophecy. As usual, very meticulously and lovingly designed. The whole download not only as mp3 is worthwhile in each case.