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by: Keep of Kalessin
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Binding: Vinyl
EAN: 0803341226289
Format: Limited Edition
Item Dimensions: 102
Label: Candlelight
Manufacturer: Candlelight
Number Of Discs: 2
Publisher: Candlelight
Release Date: July 08, 2008
Studio: Candlelight
Editorial Review:
Album Description:
UK pressing. Limited edition deluxe vinyl edition. The fury has been building for years. The exciting sounds of Black Metal's newest son slowly nurturing its molten, raw metallic bite. Their two recordings for Italian label Avantgarde Music have found their way to the hands of the curious ears that could not resist the power. Now, finally, the world braces itself for its official introduction to Norway's Keep Of Kalessin! Armara, the latest chronicle from the Black Metal militia, is an explosive recording that lives up to its high expectations. Founded by guitarist Obsidian C (Satyricon), the album celebrates over two years of work and already is finding much acclaim. Formed in 1994, Keep Of Kalessin have been an underground sensation that found early mainstream Metal interest. Their 2004 EP 'Reclaim', featured 1349 / Satyricon drummer Frost and Mayhem vocalist Attila Csihar - recruitment that triggered even further interest in the band. Now, with a solid line-up also featuring vocalist Thebon, bassist Wizziac and drummer Vyl, Keep Of Kalessin at long last find themselves upon the world stage - and all eyes and ears await their arrival! Back On Black. 2006.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
The brilliance of Keep of Kalessin is not their brutal riffing, blast beats, or their lyrics; at least not to me. I think this band is brilliant because not only can they play a variety of styles, but they can play them well! Whether it be black metal, death metal, blackened thrash or folk inspired acoustic segments with clean sung vocals, Keep of Kalessin perform like professionals of the highest caliber.
'Armada' is an epic album, with epic lyrics put to epic music. Though classified ...
Rating:  -
Yes, I'm well aware this review is very long overdue! I, more than anyone, am aware of that. That being said, you will see that I didn't feel the need to review this immediately upon its arrival because it was so good. Rather I was slightly disappointed in what came across my desk this time. However, this disappointment is actually rather minimal in the grand scheme, but it was enough to push it out of the top ten of the year (this was a strong year for metal). I know this is a fairly sad statement ...
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