Wide fields and great mountains
This land kings
One life is not enough
To see it all
Thousands of eyes watching you
What would you do
On the interweaving of forgotten paths
No matter what was
So easy to get lost
Drown in misery
Like ancient magic cast
Covered by mystery
Forest shrouded by silver and gold
Last year's leaves did not fall
Its roof is made of amber
And the pillars are gray
Peace and silence reign in that chamber
By clear waters bay
These secrets have long been forgotten
And the strength of the winds is not the same
The bright crimson horizon of the mountain
The same harsh, strong, and main
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Bleak, dark atmosphere is created well, regardless of pace.IJsval almost sounds like a product of the 90s second wave scene that it’s so clearly enamoured with.Cold, icy melody seeps out of the music like a malignant entity, and combined with the abundant use of synths, makes for an engaging listen. I like the band’s use of dual vocals, with one set consisting of piercing screams, and the other adopting a more unhinged approach. The production is well-judged, balanced between clarity and rawness SANDRA.N.696
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I don’t know why I never heard this album until now, but it’s already one of my favorites for black metal. Anyone who enjoyed Achatius by Funereal Presence this year should check this out. It’s not as ambitious as that album, but it’s just as riff driven and has similar qualities and influences. If I had known it existed in 2017 it would have been top 10. Metallurgical Fire
supported by 4 fans who also own “Lost ancient secrets”
SCHATTENVALD's current storytelling epic melodic black metal style is unusually multi-faceted. Although often raging and put into an icy sound it does not appear evil but fascinating because of the spooky legends told and the long list of ideas and unusual sounds they use within the songs. That is true for the epic title-track. The rest is different, especially side B is far more underground and less elaborated. Also atmospheric somehow but not as thrilling as the new style. H.L.