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This is the first release from KRV Records, a new subsidiary
to the Slovak label Forensick Music. Orkrist is a very young band from
Slovakia that was formed in June 2000 by Crom as he left his former bands Mean
Geimhridh and Sine Nomine. Even though they have only been alive for 2 years
they have already developed a very mature sound and played live with bands
like Agathodaimon, Ancient, Ancient Ceremony, Behemoth and Ever Eve just to
mention a few. You can find influences from many bands in the music on this
album. There are keyboard sounds that reminds me of Dargaard and an atmosphere
similar to the unique Russian band Rakoth, song compositions reminiscent of My
Dying Bride and several Wagner-esque orchestral pieces, such as the wonderful
intro, that makes Summoning come to mind. On top of all this there is a
chilling cold sound coating that is often apparent in music from Eastern
Europe and, not to forget, a nice medieval touch. The medieval influences come
alive fully on the beautiful non-metal song "Sword And Sorcery" where the
female vocalist Lydia is doing a great job as well. Her powerful voice graces
most of this album but she is sometimes accompanied by male vocals ranging
from whispering and distorted to death growls and black screams. This is
without a doubt one of the most interesting new bands from Eastern Europe and
they should appeal in particular to those of you who are into atmospheric
doom, black and gothic metal.
| Tracklist |
1. Apron - Legio Diabolica 2. |
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Nocturnal Rite 3. Orkrist 4. The Ancient War Spirit 5. |
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Sword And Sorcery 6. Euthymia 7. Justice The Beauty 8. |
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Desire In The Grace Of The Night 9. Reginae Mysterium 10. |
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Mourning Of A Rose 11. Epilogue |
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