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Denmark isn't exactly as well-known for their
black metal scene as their northern neighbours Sweden and Norway but Illnath
is definitely the most impressive of the Danish bands at the moment. I was
surprised when I heard their self-produced mini album over a year ago, not
only because of the close to amazing quality of the production but also the
very high musicianship of the band members. At first this band was to utilize
the drumming services of the Susperia and ex-Dimmu Borgir drummer Tjodalv but
eventually they found a native drummer who was good enough. Illnath obviously
know what they are doing and after the successful mini album they have now
signed a deal with the Japanese label World Chaos Production to release their
first full-length entitled "Cast Into The Fields Of Evil Pleasure". Illnath
have decided to focus on the modern, more commercial style of black metal
performed by bands like Dimmu Borgir and Cradle Of Filth with catchy riffs,
dynamic and less raw vocals and a lot of melodies, almost always enhanced with
keyboards. Their vocalist Narrenschiff (former vocalist of the Norwegian black
metal band Ásmegin) also does his best to sound like Dani Filth and manages to
come very close. It is very easy to just throw Illnath into a pile of Cradle
clones but what separates this Danish band from the rest of the clones is that
they do what they really well. They even have some female vocals in a couple
of songs which sound pretty good. One thing that is different compared to
Cradle is that Illnath have stronger influences from classical music when it
comes to melodies and keyboard arrangements. Illnath is perhaps a little bit
more melodic than they are atmospheric but I would still recommend this band
to every fan of melodic black metal who doesn't fear catchy heavy metal
riffs, keyboards or female vocals. The first half of the album is great but
unfortunately it gets a little boring towards the
end.
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Zetite 2. Behind The Mirrors 3. Cast Into Fields Of Evil |
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Pleasure 4. Temporary Borders 5. The Creators Biggest Pride |
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The Hands Of Violent Winter 9. Frozen Constellations |
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