Album
Type : Split
Date
Released : 17/1/2014
Label
: Season of Mist
Thousands of Moons
Ago/The Gates, split track listing
1. DRUDKH - …W
Krainie Drzew (HEFEYSTOS cover)
2. DRUDKH - Ten, Ktery Se Vyhyba Svetlu (UNCLEAN cover)
3. DRUDKH - Recidivus (SACRILEGIUM cover)
4. WINTERFYLLETH - The Gates (HATE FOREST cover)
2. DRUDKH - Ten, Ktery Se Vyhyba Svetlu (UNCLEAN cover)
3. DRUDKH - Recidivus (SACRILEGIUM cover)
4. WINTERFYLLETH - The Gates (HATE FOREST cover)
Bio
:
When two giants of
the Pagan Black Metal underground collide, expectations run high. The chosen
battleground for DRUDKH and WINTERFYLLETH is the classic format of
a vinyl 12" split-EP, which is limited to only 666 copies true to its
subject matter. The self-appointed task of both bands was to pay tribute to
their musical influences and inspirations. For the Ukrainians this means
basically a homage to the black Eastern European underground. DRUDKH deliver a set of magic cover
versions taken from HEFEYSTOS, UNCLEAN, and SACRILEGIUM to which they add their
own indistinguishable style. The Anglo-Saxon warriors WINTERFYLLETH in turn honour DRUDKH mastermind Roman Sayenko by a stunning translation of the
epic and gloomy song "The Gates" from his other band HATE FOREST into
their own English sound. It is quite obvious that this project was a heartfelt
affair for the participants. Thus both contestants emerge victorious out of
this musical clash and more than fulfill those great expectations from the
outset. Act fast or miss out as this glorious EP is bound to be much sought
after item and not available for long
The
Band :
DRUDKH
Roman | guitar
Thurios | vocals, guitar
Krechet | bass
Vlad | drums, keyboards
WINTERFYLLETH
C. Naughton | vocals, guitar
S. Lucaa | drums
N. Wallwork | bass, backing vocals
M. Wood | lead guitar
Roman | guitar
Thurios | vocals, guitar
Krechet | bass
Vlad | drums, keyboards
WINTERFYLLETH
C. Naughton | vocals, guitar
S. Lucaa | drums
N. Wallwork | bass, backing vocals
M. Wood | lead guitar
Review
:
Drudkh,
Ukrainian black metallers of some pedigree have joined forces with the North
West's own Winterfylleth to release this split EP of class, atmosphere and
melancholy. I'll be the first to admit that I only dabble in the genre of black
metal, but I like both of these bands (along with the classic stuff- early
Burzum, Mayhem, Darkthrone and Dissection). Politics be damned, on to the
music...
My
knowledge of Drudkh is limited only to the “Blood in Our Wells” record which I
find to be perfect winter commuting music- bleak and atmospheric in equal
measure. The musical ideas are overflowing on Drudkh's three tracks here. There
are acoustic guitars, screamed vocals, percussion overdubs and tempo changes
and even thrash pacing over the course of their three tracks. If you are
looking for atmosphere and despair, Drudkh offer it up in spades.
The
three tracks are cover versions of other Eastern Eurpean bands- Hefeystos,
Unclean and Sacrilegium- but Drudkh make these their own and imbue their
calling card sense of gloom into all three. Conversely, Winterfylleth have
chosen to interpret The Gates from Drudkh's Roman Sayenko- not from
Drudkh, though, but from his other project Hate Forest. Over the course of nine
minutes, Winterfylleth bring the gloomy atmosphere and suitably low-fi
production. Sweeping sounds and atmosphere combine for an effective listen.
If
you are a fan of either band (most likely, if you like one then you will like
the other) then picking up this 12” split EP is a must. You get close to half
an hour of black metal of the highest quality.
Words by : Richard Maw
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