Svartahrid – Ex Inferni

Releasedate: May 2010; Label: Soulseller Records
By: Sabine van Gameren

The Norwegian band Svartahrid has been around since 1994. During these years they got their name settled in the Black Metal scene and anno 2010 they are up for the release of their new album “Ex Inferi”.

It is their fifth full length and the band still catches the sound of old school metal in their sound. Besides the cold atmosphere the album also carries some ambience with it, bringing the experience to higher level. Filthy vocals, raw and with a mean edge on it, spit the lyrics towards you, whether you want to hear it or not. Also interesting is the drums by Forn, also responsible for the synth, an interesting combination. The fact that this music is inspired by what’s been done in the past, makes it not the most original one but nevertheless “Ex Inferi” is an album that Black Metal fans can buy without hesitating. The compositions are good and well balanced, the production is smooth but leaves enough filth in it to keep the idea of Black Metal alive and after listening to 11 tracks the hunger to their sound is not really stilled yet, which implicates that this one will stay. Well done Svatahrid, we like this stuff!

Line Up:
Finn Tore Kjaersgaard (Istar) – Vocals/Guitar
Simen – Guitar
Runar Bratsberg (Forn) – Drums, Synth

Tracklist: 01. Intro 02. Cursed Seeds of the Nazarene 03. Scale of Worth 04. Veil of Lies 05. Ex Inferi 06. March With Us 07. Fire Hate Kill 08. Blessed by Darkness 09. Bastard Child 10. Lake of Despair 11. Outro

Links:
Svartahrid MySpace