OBTAINED ENSLAVEMENT

Release Year: 2018
Artist Origin: NOR
Style: fast intricate intense black metal

this is a charismatic example of less known yet incredibly talented outfit from burgeoning Norwegian black metal scene of the nineties, featuring vocalist Thomas "Pest" Kronenes, who also had his time with Gorgoroth: the cornerstone second album [1996] weaves together intricate, atmospheric compositions with haunting harmonies and fierce aggression, capturing the essence of early experimental edge, transcending conventional limits, revealing innovative approach to structure, dynamics, and mood, still maintaining uniquely Norse identity, deepening the exploration of mysticism, nature, and existential topics, holding an important place in the evolution of ferocious genre; long time out of print, recent British black vinyl edition comes with a pro-printed lyric inner sleeve