KEEP OF KALESSIN

Release Year: 2008
Artist Origin: NOR
Style: dramatic intense harmonious black metal

a follow up to overwhelmingly positively accepted Armada milestone by the exceptional Norwegian quartet that was then experiencing its golden age is its natural descendant, perfectly reflecting the unique musical craftsmanship and undisputable power: it is claimed to be recorded live in one take - a perfect task accomplished in that case, where speed and fury is unmatched and unparalleled, but a genius way they constantly weave harmonies within is the organic core of absolutely crushing result, where dramatic tempo shifts, meticulously precise rhythmics, and dominant vocals highlight every compositional nuance, giving the refined sound even greater depth, culminating in grandeur and uplifting mood of the closing Ascendant; limited European digipak edition comes with extra 50 minute long The Making of Kolossus DVD, also featuring Into The Keep documentary, interviews, backstage footage and live clips