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Blodsrit is one of the lesser known black metal bands from
Sweden but they deserve more attention than they have been given so far. The
band formed in the mid 90s by vocalist and guitarist Nazgûl. At that time he
felt that all the bands he played with were too musically advanced or
technical for his taste. Instead he wanted something more raw, harsh and
primitive in the vein of early Scandinavian bands like Darkthrone, Marduk and
Carpathian Forest. The result of his desire for simple and straightforward
music was Blodsrit. "Ocularis Infernum" is the second album from the band
who were originally signed to the now defunct French label Chanteloup
Creations. Their new home is Oaken Shield who continue to carry the torch of
Chanteloup into a darker future where all hope is gone. Now I wouldn't say
that this is as simple and primitive as it gets but Blodsrit have doubtless
taken a lot of inspiration from the aforementioned bands, especially early
material from Darkthrone, Marduk but also Dark Funeral pre Diabolis Interium.
While there are many many bands out there who claim to be true, evil and
primitive in the spirit of black metal the result is far too often monotonous
and unoriginal. This is an obstacle Blodsrit have managed to overcome. The
music presented on their first follow-up album is exciting and the album
doesn't lack songs and riffs that will be remembered. The production is raw
but still professional and I think they have found the perfect balance for
their sound. The recordings were done in a French studio but the mastering was
done by no other than the living legend Dan Swanö who probably have
realized the potential of this band. Blodsrit is one of the most promising
black metal bands that Sweden has to offer right now and they are moving up
close behind pioneering veterans Marduk and Dark Funeral. The band's drummer
Fiebig you may know from other acts like Paganizer, Carve or Portal.
Definitely recommended. Stand-out tracks: "Secrets Unveiled", "Dying
Breed", "The Rape Of Vestal Purity", "Rulers Of The Desolate
Lands".
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1. Ocularis Infernum / Tragedies To |
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Come 2. Secrets Unveiled 3. In Dark Silence I Die 4. |
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Dying Breed 5. The Rape Of Vestal Purity 6. I Sorg, För |
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Syndens Saknad 7. Infernal Reign 8. Rulers Of The Desolate |
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Lands 9. The Glorious Rise Of The Flames |
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