Label: Self-Released
Genre: Heavy Metal
Links: https://himiltungl.bandcamp.com/album/djupt-under-2
Line Up:
All songs written and performed by Himiltungl
Tracklist:
Skördetid
Profeten
Sanningen
Hopp
Tecken
Tjärn
I ditt torn
Djupt under stjärnors sken
Lera
From the deep lakes and dark forests of Sweden emerges this unique blend of metal and rock. The opening track could easily be mistaken for a ‘Dr Who‘ theme, particularly reminiscent of the Tom Baker BBC era with its classic ‘Whovian‘ atmosphere.
Himiltungl crafts a clever mix spanning melodic black/death to pagan/folk metal. Their sound is like Ghost experimenting with detuned, slower rhythms after a quality smoke session. Bass dominates the mix at calf level, while guitars provide a steady background chug, embodying that 70s stoner metal essence.
These accessible yet unsettling compositions serve as an ideal gateway into darker metal genres. The Swedish growled vocals (presumably not ABBA-style) create an unnerving experience that intensifies with each listen. It’s akin to following Blair Witch folklore into the woods, only to end up facing a corner in abandoned ruins.
For those like me who prefer melodic metal while typically avoiding death/black metal, this album offers an intriguing path to genre experimentation. The deeper you venture into these troubling sounds, the more they draw you in – enough to make one seek refuge in ‘The Sound of Music‘ when home alone.
Written by: Adrian Hextall
Ratings: 7/10
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