COVENANT

Release Year: 2023
Artist Origin: NOR
Style: intricate harmonious symphonic black metal

it is curious that certain fundamental records of Norwegian black metal list some familiar faces - Covenant was the first band for Nagash, and their full-length start was kicking ass in more common model of the genre, while for the next recording [1998] guys have involved some big names from Mayhem, Dimmu Borgir and Arcturus, who have massively contributed to the birth of a unique project: such a playful, inspiring, symphonic and theatrical music was totally new thing in the underground that might have scared away the die-hards of ferocious sound, yet opened new possibilities and offered heaps of unique ideas for those who wanted to do new things; eight consistent, polished, seriously engaging cuts shape this exceptional longplay, released far ahead of its time, finally re-issued now as gatefold sleeve blue/clear vinyl, limited to 750 units