Hailing from the Hungarian underground, AETHERIUS OBSCURITAS consists of founding member Arkhorrl and session drummer Zson, performing Pagan Black Metal with no keyboards and no bullshit. The opening track "Vízíok" launches the listener straight into a flurry of very catchy riffs and pounding drums. This isn't a particularly necro feature, but the excellent melodic riffing utilized here is enough to leave a strong impression. Other tracks, like the somewhat mellow "Journey To Immortality" and the head-banger "Kövekbe Vesett Nyugalom", more closely resembles the pagan fury of TAAKE and RAGNAROK ("My Refuge In Darkness" is a cover of the latter band), who both seem like obvious influences. The instrumental track "Who Never Really Left" has a very folky atmosphere over it, and is a touch of beauty amongst all the ugly rawness. "Víziók" (Visions) is quite a dynamic piece, ranging from mournful anthems to hateful stampedes, and covered by a suitably organic production. While I get a feeling I've heard most of this stuff before in some form, AETHERIUS OBSCURITAS still delivers a solid and raw piece of quality Pagan Black Metal.
- Genre: Pagan Black Metal
- Quality: mp3@CBR320 kbps (CD-Rip, Lame 3.93)
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