We all miss the glory days of Greek black metal, and members of Rotting Christ, Emperor, Necromantia, and Electric Wizard are bringing it back with a new slower and more resonant form of metal that aims for ritual atmosphere.

Where this shines above the norm these days is that the song holds together not just as a composition, but in how its parts are calibrated to complement each other in rhythm and tone, producing an immersive experience.

Like Varathron more than Necromantia, it aims for a form of heavy metal that absorbs the gothic and noise approaches to music into a slow-stalking descent which keeps a NWOBHM feel in the mindset of a subterranean seance.

Tags: Black Metal, electric wizard, emperor, hexbane, necromantia, rotting christ