![]() ![]() A Myth… brings forth a sense of wonder while keeping its darker black metal elements clear to see for all, and really pushes forward our current idea of what atmospheric black metal is and should be. The 8-minute epic beautifully shows off GEHENNA’s pure talent and musical ability, creating a magical and captivatingly evil atmosphere that draws you in from the start. While several of the tracks on this album aren’t too hard-hitting or overly memorable (but still good), A Myth… is the highlight of the album, and one of the best tracks GEHENNA have created. Guest vocals from Garm ( ULVER) are well received on the track, and are a nice touch. While keeping the alluring atmospheric elements, this track still manages to throw damning black metal riffs in your face, in the best way imaginable. Vinterriket, interestingly the only track on this record with Norwegian lyrics, has a much darker feel to it than the other tracks on the album. The brief exclusions of vocals from time to time allow that immersion to progress, however the vocals do nothing but compliment the track whenever they’re present. The atmosphere created in this track feels almost magical, in that you feel transported into another realm whilst listening to it. Shairak Krinnummh is another strong track on this record, as it really brings in the atmospheric elements the band offers, and pulls it off excellently. A beautifully orchestrated atmospheric section adds to the immersion of the track, and boosts the overall quality before kicking into a fast-paced riff and the black metal goodness we so cravingly demand.Īs Lord of Flies eases off, Shairak Krinnummh enters. The vocals compliment the track well, offering a mix of higher and deeper-pitched growls to refrain from falling into the stereotypical black metal vocal trap. ![]() Somewhat heavy IMMORTAL-esque influences can be heard throughout, which is never a bad thing. ![]() The album kicks off with Lord of Flies, presenting a pestilent distortion from the get-go, opening with ominous chanting before the main riff kicks in. ![]() Does it still have the same impact today as it did when initially released? It’s been 21 years since the album was released, and now it arrives once more in the form of a reissue. Initially released in 1995, GEHENNA delivered an evil yet atmospheric record, Seen Through the Veils of Darkness (The Second Spell), taking lyrical influences from Lucifer, mythology, and magic. ![]()
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