Review by Fernando on March 8, 2023.

When it comes to Eastern Europe black metal, there’s really a lot to choose from, be it the eclectic and harsh Ukrainian scene, the cold atmospheres of Russia, or the wretched and funereal Polish scene, many countries in that area go into varied directions, some good, some bad, and some interesting. But today we have a Serbian act, Niflungar and its newest EP, Wolf Battalion.

Niflungar is a fairly new act that has stuck to the black metal ethos, a one man band releasing music independently, and being fairly consistent. While I wasn’t familiarized with this project (one-man black metal projects are as prevalent as grains of sand in the desert at this point), checking this band blind was a blessing in disguise, as Mr. Koschei Bessmertny, truly surprised me here. First and foremost, while this is indeed an EP, and yes the drums are programmed, what truly impressed me was the guitar playing. Niflungar play melodic black metal in a weird synthesis of Ukrainian sorrow and even German aggression, but with an emphasis on riffs that takes clear inspiration from Darkthrone and Gorgoroth, and as such the music is catchy and groovy but in a good way, as the focus on the riffs and a consistently dark atmosphere complete the music.

There is really one major issue that personally prevented me from giving this EP full marks, and it's the production, the obvious and glaring issue is the clean sound, or rather, very, very clean and crisp sound, in some of the most groove-centric sections of songs it really sounds more like thrash metal or Swedish melodeath, not to a detriment, again the music is quite good, but to a very noticeable degree, and of course just to get it out of the way, the programmed drums also don’t help in this regard. However, where I really found a major flaw is the mixing on the record, aside from how clean it is, all four songs sound different, mixing wise, the first and third track sound big and powerful, but the even tracks sound too low and even wispy. Now, complaining about production in black metal is somewhat moot, but it really varies, this EP can actually benefit from a clean production, the very melodic and eclectic music can only truly shine with a good production, but it went to the complete opposite extreme of crisp production, which at worst sounds sterile on top of the very unbalanced mixing in the tracks.

With that said, while this production is the biggest hurdle, the music is what truly saves the EP, and I for one can overlook the production with this set of songs. As I mentioned earlier, Niflungar play a guitar-centric style of melodic black metal that’s very dynamic and eclectic, and with a very strong songwriting as at no point was the experience monotonous or one-dimensional, and the music is appropriately dark and foreboding in spite of the production which shows how good Koschei Bessmertny is as a shredder and vocalist, as he wails viciously from beginning to end, but also knows when to let the guitar do the work. I would normally complain about a near inaudible bass, but given how powerful the guitars are I can overlook that preference, the same applies for the programmed drums, as again both are the foundation in which the guitar shines and both work adequately.

Overall, while I would recommend Koschei Bessmertny to get better recording equipment and an actual drum set, that still doesn’t detract how good his riffs, melodies and vocals are, and he does an excellent job of flexing those, even if his building blocks are too digital for my liking. So I do recommend this EP and I will certainly check his earlier stuff.

Best tracks: ‘Homo Homini Lupus Est’, 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part II)'

Rating: 8 out of 10

Review by Fernando on March 8, 2023.

When it comes to Eastern Europe black metal, there’s really a lot to choose from, be it the eclectic and harsh Ukrainian scene, the cold atmospheres of Russia, or the wretched and funereal Polish scene, many countries in that area go into varied directions, some good, some bad, and some interesting. But today we have a Serbian act, Niflungar and its newest EP, Wolf Battalion.

Niflungar is a fairly new act that has stuck to the black metal ethos, a one man band releasing music independently, and being fairly consistent. While I wasn’t familiarized with this project (one-man black metal projects are as prevalent as grains of sand in the desert at this point), checking this band blind was a blessing in disguise, as Mr. Koschei Bessmertny, truly surprised me here. First and foremost, while this is indeed an EP, and yes the drums are programmed, what truly impressed me was the guitar playing. Niflungar play melodic black metal in a weird synthesis of Ukrainian sorrow and even German aggression, but with an emphasis on riffs that takes clear inspiration from Darkthrone and Gorgoroth, and as such the music is catchy and groovy but in a good way, as the focus on the riffs and a consistently dark atmosphere complete the music.

There is really one major issue that personally prevented me from giving this EP full marks, and it's the production, the obvious and glaring issue is the clean sound, or rather, very, very clean and crisp sound, in some of the most groove-centric sections of songs it really sounds more like thrash metal or Swedish melodeath, not to a detriment, again the music is quite good, but to a very noticeable degree, and of course just to get it out of the way, the programmed drums also don’t help in this regard. However, where I really found a major flaw is the mixing on the record, aside from how clean it is, all four songs sound different, mixing wise, the first and third track sound big and powerful, but the even tracks sound too low and even wispy. Now, complaining about production in black metal is somewhat moot, but it really varies, this EP can actually benefit from a clean production, the very melodic and eclectic music can only truly shine with a good production, but it went to the complete opposite extreme of crisp production, which at worst sounds sterile on top of the very unbalanced mixing in the tracks.

With that said, while this production is the biggest hurdle, the music is what truly saves the EP, and I for one can overlook the production with this set of songs. As I mentioned earlier, Niflungar play a guitar-centric style of melodic black metal that’s very dynamic and eclectic, and with a very strong songwriting as at no point was the experience monotonous or one-dimensional, and the music is appropriately dark and foreboding in spite of the production which shows how good Koschei Bessmertny is as a shredder and vocalist, as he wails viciously from beginning to end, but also knows when to let the guitar do the work. I would normally complain about a near inaudible bass, but given how powerful the guitars are I can overlook that preference, the same applies for the programmed drums, as again both are the foundation in which the guitar shines and both work adequately.

Overall, while I would recommend Koschei Bessmertny to get better recording equipment and an actual drum set, that still doesn’t detract how good his riffs, melodies and vocals are, and he does an excellent job of flexing those, even if his building blocks are too digital for my liking. So I do recommend this EP and I will certainly check his earlier stuff.

Best tracks: ‘Homo Homini Lupus Est’, 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part II)'

Rating: 8 out of 10

Review by Alex Grindor on February 23, 2023.

From the distant corners of Serbia, Niflungar has spawned its latest release: Wolf Batallion. A short but outstanding EP of raw, furious melodic black metal. With its tongue firmly set in misanthropic convictions and pagan beliefs, Niflungar has crafted a cohesive, strong output for fans of the style. Although I have found minute details about this record, it is still a quality work.

Unwilling to keep you waiting, the EP starts immediately with 'Homo Homini Lupus Est', swapping a rabid desire to return to nature's spirit. From here on, the music keeps a constant pace, yet brims with dynamics and guitar harmonies while never straying from the raw path carved ahead. As it happens with this style, it offers atmosphere in its simplicity and musical approach. Tracks like 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part 2)' feature a constant riff that induces a quasi-hypnotic state, as did many bands from the old-school. The bass tone is exquisite and shines prominently while never being distracting in the mix. Vocals are executed competently and relish in the hatred they exhale in their lyrics.

Production wise, everything is great. However there is a small inconsistency in the first track, as it features a more riverbed sound while the rest of the EP sounds more dry. It is very disconcerting at first and the only major gripe I have with the production as a whole, but if you can get over this little detail, then you will love it. The choice of splitting 'In The Name Of The Blade' in 2 tracks, seems a bit of a bad move for me. Especially when part 2, despite its strong start, is the one with the most repetitive riff. Luckily, there is a great dosage of variety to subvert this in the song itself.

Raw, uncompromising and hypnotic, Niflungar has crafted a well made EP to quench your thirst for melodic, atmospheric black metal. It may not be my cup of tea as a whole, but nonetheless it is a great piece of work. And for once, it is great to listen to a well-mixed bass. I wish Niflungar great success.

Rating: 8.7 out of 10

Review by Alex Grindor on February 23, 2023.

From the distant corners of Serbia, Niflungar has spawned its latest release: Wolf Batallion. A short but outstanding EP of raw, furious melodic black metal. With its tongue firmly set in misanthropic convictions and pagan beliefs, Niflungar has crafted a cohesive, strong output for fans of the style. Although I have found minute details about this record, it is still a quality work.

Unwilling to keep you waiting, the EP starts immediately with 'Homo Homini Lupus Est', swapping a rabid desire to return to nature's spirit. From here on, the music keeps a constant pace, yet brims with dynamics and guitar harmonies while never straying from the raw path carved ahead. As it happens with this style, it offers atmosphere in its simplicity and musical approach. Tracks like 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part 2)' feature a constant riff that induces a quasi-hypnotic state, as did many bands from the old-school. The bass tone is exquisite and shines prominently while never being distracting in the mix. Vocals are executed competently and relish in the hatred they exhale in their lyrics.

Production wise, everything is great. However there is a small inconsistency in the first track, as it features a more riverbed sound while the rest of the EP sounds more dry. It is very disconcerting at first and the only major gripe I have with the production as a whole, but if you can get over this little detail, then you will love it. The choice of splitting 'In The Name Of The Blade' in 2 tracks, seems a bit of a bad move for me. Especially when part 2, despite its strong start, is the one with the most repetitive riff. Luckily, there is a great dosage of variety to subvert this in the song itself.

Raw, uncompromising and hypnotic, Niflungar has crafted a well made EP to quench your thirst for melodic, atmospheric black metal. It may not be my cup of tea as a whole, but nonetheless it is a great piece of work. And for once, it is great to listen to a well-mixed bass. I wish Niflungar great success.

Rating: 8.7 out of 10

Review by Fernando on March 8, 2023.

When it comes to Eastern Europe black metal, there’s really a lot to choose from, be it the eclectic and harsh Ukrainian scene, the cold atmospheres of Russia, or the wretched and funereal Polish scene, many countries in that area go into varied directions, some good, some bad, and some interesting. But today we have a Serbian act, Niflungar and its newest EP, Wolf Battalion.

Niflungar is a fairly new act that has stuck to the black metal ethos, a one man band releasing music independently, and being fairly consistent. While I wasn’t familiarized with this project (one-man black metal projects are as prevalent as grains of sand in the desert at this point), checking this band blind was a blessing in disguise, as Mr. Koschei Bessmertny, truly surprised me here. First and foremost, while this is indeed an EP, and yes the drums are programmed, what truly impressed me was the guitar playing. Niflungar play melodic black metal in a weird synthesis of Ukrainian sorrow and even German aggression, but with an emphasis on riffs that takes clear inspiration from Darkthrone and Gorgoroth, and as such the music is catchy and groovy but in a good way, as the focus on the riffs and a consistently dark atmosphere complete the music.

There is really one major issue that personally prevented me from giving this EP full marks, and it's the production, the obvious and glaring issue is the clean sound, or rather, very, very clean and crisp sound, in some of the most groove-centric sections of songs it really sounds more like thrash metal or Swedish melodeath, not to a detriment, again the music is quite good, but to a very noticeable degree, and of course just to get it out of the way, the programmed drums also don’t help in this regard. However, where I really found a major flaw is the mixing on the record, aside from how clean it is, all four songs sound different, mixing wise, the first and third track sound big and powerful, but the even tracks sound too low and even wispy. Now, complaining about production in black metal is somewhat moot, but it really varies, this EP can actually benefit from a clean production, the very melodic and eclectic music can only truly shine with a good production, but it went to the complete opposite extreme of crisp production, which at worst sounds sterile on top of the very unbalanced mixing in the tracks.

With that said, while this production is the biggest hurdle, the music is what truly saves the EP, and I for one can overlook the production with this set of songs. As I mentioned earlier, Niflungar play a guitar-centric style of melodic black metal that’s very dynamic and eclectic, and with a very strong songwriting as at no point was the experience monotonous or one-dimensional, and the music is appropriately dark and foreboding in spite of the production which shows how good Koschei Bessmertny is as a shredder and vocalist, as he wails viciously from beginning to end, but also knows when to let the guitar do the work. I would normally complain about a near inaudible bass, but given how powerful the guitars are I can overlook that preference, the same applies for the programmed drums, as again both are the foundation in which the guitar shines and both work adequately.

Overall, while I would recommend Koschei Bessmertny to get better recording equipment and an actual drum set, that still doesn’t detract how good his riffs, melodies and vocals are, and he does an excellent job of flexing those, even if his building blocks are too digital for my liking. So I do recommend this EP and I will certainly check his earlier stuff.

Best tracks: ‘Homo Homini Lupus Est’, 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part II)'

Rating: 8 out of 10

Review by Alex Grindor on February 23, 2023.

From the distant corners of Serbia, Niflungar has spawned its latest release: Wolf Batallion. A short but outstanding EP of raw, furious melodic black metal. With its tongue firmly set in misanthropic convictions and pagan beliefs, Niflungar has crafted a cohesive, strong output for fans of the style. Although I have found minute details about this record, it is still a quality work.

Unwilling to keep you waiting, the EP starts immediately with 'Homo Homini Lupus Est', swapping a rabid desire to return to nature's spirit. From here on, the music keeps a constant pace, yet brims with dynamics and guitar harmonies while never straying from the raw path carved ahead. As it happens with this style, it offers atmosphere in its simplicity and musical approach. Tracks like 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part 2)' feature a constant riff that induces a quasi-hypnotic state, as did many bands from the old-school. The bass tone is exquisite and shines prominently while never being distracting in the mix. Vocals are executed competently and relish in the hatred they exhale in their lyrics.

Production wise, everything is great. However there is a small inconsistency in the first track, as it features a more riverbed sound while the rest of the EP sounds more dry. It is very disconcerting at first and the only major gripe I have with the production as a whole, but if you can get over this little detail, then you will love it. The choice of splitting 'In The Name Of The Blade' in 2 tracks, seems a bit of a bad move for me. Especially when part 2, despite its strong start, is the one with the most repetitive riff. Luckily, there is a great dosage of variety to subvert this in the song itself.

Raw, uncompromising and hypnotic, Niflungar has crafted a well made EP to quench your thirst for melodic, atmospheric black metal. It may not be my cup of tea as a whole, but nonetheless it is a great piece of work. And for once, it is great to listen to a well-mixed bass. I wish Niflungar great success.

Rating: 8.7 out of 10

Review by Fernando on March 8, 2023.

When it comes to Eastern Europe black metal, there’s really a lot to choose from, be it the eclectic and harsh Ukrainian scene, the cold atmospheres of Russia, or the wretched and funereal Polish scene, many countries in that area go into varied directions, some good, some bad, and some interesting. But today we have a Serbian act, Niflungar and its newest EP, Wolf Battalion.

Niflungar is a fairly new act that has stuck to the black metal ethos, a one man band releasing music independently, and being fairly consistent. While I wasn’t familiarized with this project (one-man black metal projects are as prevalent as grains of sand in the desert at this point), checking this band blind was a blessing in disguise, as Mr. Koschei Bessmertny, truly surprised me here. First and foremost, while this is indeed an EP, and yes the drums are programmed, what truly impressed me was the guitar playing. Niflungar play melodic black metal in a weird synthesis of Ukrainian sorrow and even German aggression, but with an emphasis on riffs that takes clear inspiration from Darkthrone and Gorgoroth, and as such the music is catchy and groovy but in a good way, as the focus on the riffs and a consistently dark atmosphere complete the music.

There is really one major issue that personally prevented me from giving this EP full marks, and it's the production, the obvious and glaring issue is the clean sound, or rather, very, very clean and crisp sound, in some of the most groove-centric sections of songs it really sounds more like thrash metal or Swedish melodeath, not to a detriment, again the music is quite good, but to a very noticeable degree, and of course just to get it out of the way, the programmed drums also don’t help in this regard. However, where I really found a major flaw is the mixing on the record, aside from how clean it is, all four songs sound different, mixing wise, the first and third track sound big and powerful, but the even tracks sound too low and even wispy. Now, complaining about production in black metal is somewhat moot, but it really varies, this EP can actually benefit from a clean production, the very melodic and eclectic music can only truly shine with a good production, but it went to the complete opposite extreme of crisp production, which at worst sounds sterile on top of the very unbalanced mixing in the tracks.

With that said, while this production is the biggest hurdle, the music is what truly saves the EP, and I for one can overlook the production with this set of songs. As I mentioned earlier, Niflungar play a guitar-centric style of melodic black metal that’s very dynamic and eclectic, and with a very strong songwriting as at no point was the experience monotonous or one-dimensional, and the music is appropriately dark and foreboding in spite of the production which shows how good Koschei Bessmertny is as a shredder and vocalist, as he wails viciously from beginning to end, but also knows when to let the guitar do the work. I would normally complain about a near inaudible bass, but given how powerful the guitars are I can overlook that preference, the same applies for the programmed drums, as again both are the foundation in which the guitar shines and both work adequately.

Overall, while I would recommend Koschei Bessmertny to get better recording equipment and an actual drum set, that still doesn’t detract how good his riffs, melodies and vocals are, and he does an excellent job of flexing those, even if his building blocks are too digital for my liking. So I do recommend this EP and I will certainly check his earlier stuff.

Best tracks: ‘Homo Homini Lupus Est’, 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part II)'

Rating: 8 out of 10

Review by Alex Grindor on February 23, 2023.

From the distant corners of Serbia, Niflungar has spawned its latest release: Wolf Batallion. A short but outstanding EP of raw, furious melodic black metal. With its tongue firmly set in misanthropic convictions and pagan beliefs, Niflungar has crafted a cohesive, strong output for fans of the style. Although I have found minute details about this record, it is still a quality work.

Unwilling to keep you waiting, the EP starts immediately with 'Homo Homini Lupus Est', swapping a rabid desire to return to nature's spirit. From here on, the music keeps a constant pace, yet brims with dynamics and guitar harmonies while never straying from the raw path carved ahead. As it happens with this style, it offers atmosphere in its simplicity and musical approach. Tracks like 'In The Name Of The Blade (Part 2)' feature a constant riff that induces a quasi-hypnotic state, as did many bands from the old-school. The bass tone is exquisite and shines prominently while never being distracting in the mix. Vocals are executed competently and relish in the hatred they exhale in their lyrics.

Production wise, everything is great. However there is a small inconsistency in the first track, as it features a more riverbed sound while the rest of the EP sounds more dry. It is very disconcerting at first and the only major gripe I have with the production as a whole, but if you can get over this little detail, then you will love it. The choice of splitting 'In The Name Of The Blade' in 2 tracks, seems a bit of a bad move for me. Especially when part 2, despite its strong start, is the one with the most repetitive riff. Luckily, there is a great dosage of variety to subvert this in the song itself.

Raw, uncompromising and hypnotic, Niflungar has crafted a well made EP to quench your thirst for melodic, atmospheric black metal. It may not be my cup of tea as a whole, but nonetheless it is a great piece of work. And for once, it is great to listen to a well-mixed bass. I wish Niflungar great success.

Rating: 8.7 out of 10

Review by Fernando on November 16, 2023.

Those in the know need no introduction to Italian occult metal titans Mortuary Drape, but for those not in the know, they’re cult legends within extreme metal and are often seen as a missing link between the first and second wave of black metal. Regardless, these guys are legends, and despite some considerable time gaps between albums in the span of two decades, the band have finally released their long awaited sixth studio album Black Mirror through the extreme metal powerhouse that is Peaceville Records.

The main thing to expect from Mortuary Drape is a vintage style of black/death metal that’s very steeply rooted in classic 80’s metal akin to Mercyful Fate, and early death metal, but what makes Mortuary Drape unique is their distinct Italian musicality. Their music is of course very brutal and raw, but they have a sense of psychedelic melody and some subtle progressive leanings that evoke the music of the prog band and horror composers Goblin, and more importantly a very distinct funeral like atmosphere that’s the result of all those other elements, though Mortuary Drape don’t make frequent or extensive use of synths and keyboards beyond their 2000’s output.

All that to say that they have a sound that’s pretty much unique to them, and have gone on to inspire countless of bands that want to break away from the second wave Scandinavian black metal mold, and even after almost three decades and with frontman and founder Wildness Perversion being the only remaining original member with a long list of collaborators that have come and gone, is this new album more of the same quality Italian occult black metal, or has the band done something else?

The best thing about Mortuary Drape’s distinct sound and aesthetic is how you can easily identify it once you get into them and as such aside from hearing the improvement in production quality and the music becoming more dynamic, and for Black Mirror while the band still do what they do best, funereal black/death metal, this is also their most straightforward and refined, and their most progressive record yet, in terms of production this album is crisp and impactful, the bass and drums in particular are a major highlight, as long time member S.C. gets to shine with his meaty and complex bass lines that add to the band’s proggy and psychedelic leanings, while drummer M.T. also adds to the musical complexity, and does a damn good job at adding a dynamic rhythm to the music and without over relying on blast beats, and considering he played with prog metal band Aleph, to say he is skilled and talented would be to grossly undersell how good he is on the album.

The guitar work of D.C. and S.R. is also a major highlight, while the bass and drums do the more muscular complexity on the music, the guitars don’t slouch at all, as D.C. and S.R. get to shine with their riffs and especially their soloing, anyone who enjoys good riffs must listen to this album because D.C. and S.R. Not only satisfied, they excelled, and this is without a doubt their best guitar work in the band since they joined in 2010. And last but not least, that leaves the band’s mastermind Wildness Perversion, the man of course has unmistakable vocals, his guttural growling is as good as it ever was, and remains consistent after so long, the biggest praise I can give him is not just how he has manage to keep his vocals as intense and feral as they are, but they successfully fit with the band’s new found refinement, and he even gets to branch with some demonic chanting sprinkled throughout the album.

To conclude the best aspect of the album as a whole and what’s the biggest display of the band’s development is their more doomy and psychedelic flourishes, which is particularly strong in the second half of the album, be they bridge sections with the aforementioned demonic chanting of Wildness Perversion as heard on ‘Rattle Breath’ and ‘Nocturnal Coven’ which is also the band at their most melodic and proggy, or the dark psychedelic intros of ‘Mistress Of Sorcerer’ and ‘Fading Flowers Spell’, and best showcased in the haunting closing title track, the band truly display a knack to make dark, entrancing metal without sounding cheesy or disjointed.

Overall, Mortuary Drape continue to be an exemplary band in terms of both their legacy and their willingness to continue expanding and tinkering with their unique sound and style, which is commendable in it of itself considering that if Mortuary Drape wanted, they could stop recording music altogether since their standing is pretty much secured, but because they continue writing and recording, and taking their time doing so yields some excellent music worth listening.

Rating: 9 out of 10

Review by Vladimir on November 14, 2023.

Last year, we were graced with the amazing EP Wisdom - Vibration – Repent by the Italian black/death metal veterans Mortuary Drape, and now fast forward to present day, lo and behold, a new album is on the horizon. On the 28th of October, three days before Hallow’s Eve, their sixth full-length album Black Mirror was unleashed into this world by Peaceville Records, to once again remind us that All The Witches Dance. Have the witches danced once again until the eve of Samhain? Let’s find out… 

As we start things off with the first track 'Restless Death', you hear the creeping death slowly coming towards you with the macabre piano intro and whispering vocals that will cause shivers down your spine, until the scythe strikes with thrashing guitar riffs, d-beat drums and ghoulish vocals. This is the grand moment where the notorious evil of Mortuary Drape’s music conquers all as the cold wind blows out the candles and everything goes dark. Something that has always been the strong suite in Mortuary Drape’s songwriting is their ability to convey such black magic atmosphere unlike any other black or death metal band out there, be it due to the necromantic nature of their heavy riffs, the eeriness of the open string chords, or the vocals by Wildness Perversion which still sound as wicked as ever before. Something that really struck a chord with me on their previous EP was the brilliant cover of 'Nightmare Be Thy Name' by Mercyful Fate, and even this time you can still hear the traces of Mercyful Fate influences throughout each track in all its occult heavy metal glory aside from the black metal as the central point. Something that many people will notice about Mortuary Drape, even on Black Mirror, is that the band still remains very much musically distanced from the majority of black metal bands that incorporate the established second wave and even third wave style, which is in my opinion what always made their music great even to this day. Black Mirror certainly keeps that tradition going, even the general songwriting still manages to feel quite rich and complex despite its overall simplicity, rather than taking the “keep it simple and stupid” approach which would lead to the point where you might as well skip on the entire album because it’s so predictable or one-dimensional. If one could picture what the album feels like, it would be best described with the promo video for the sixth track 'Rattle Breath' which contains footage from the 1992 silent horror movie Häxan, where the double-bass drumming and blackened riffing goes hand in hand with the themes of occultism, devilry and black magic practice. The great thing about this album aside from the death and darkness in the music is the stylistic consistency from one track to another, where no track feels unwelcome or like a drastic departure from the rest, thus keeping the general feeling of Black Mirror on the same level from beginning all the way to its end. The highlight of Black Mirror’s stylistic consistency is the fact that it doesn't feel lackluster at any given moment, as each song goes the ball does not drop and the individual strength of each song shines. Production-wise, the album sounds very heavy and well produced for a black metal release, where the instruments such as guitars and drums sound banging all the way through, but the louder bass guitar certainly does wonders to give the album an additional dose of aggression. 

Mortuary Drape has never failed me with any of their releases, and they certainly did not fail me with their new album Black Mirror. This album was definitely worth checking out and it is an absolute blast with immense vibes of nocturnal and necromantic horror that has been creeping in their music for a long time. Mortuary Drape has left their mark in the Italian metal scene and the global black metal scene in general, and Black Mirror serves a great example that they are indeed worthy of their status. 

Rating: 9 out of 10