The atmosphere of this album is fantastic. Makes you feel like you're knee-deep in the trenches drenched in mud, filth, sweat, and blood. Truly encapsulates the horrors of World War I, and the fact that the lyrics of some of the songs are taken from old war letters really adds to the authenticity.
Favorite Track(s): Die Feuertaufe, Grabenlieder edoerfler
Great Belgian black metal with a raw production and plenty of atmosphere.
The vocals sounds like they're performed by someone who're in immense pain at times, which suits the music perfectly.
I can easily recommend all three demos from Oerheks. sardonicwrath
At the end of the year I usually make an album of the year list.
In 2023 I made an expection and included demos, solely because of this masterpiece.
This is ice cold, raw, beautiful black metal of the highest order, with great atmosphere and some amazing guitar melodies throughout. I absolutely adore it. sardonicwrath