UNLIGHT, is a German /Swiss Death-Black Metal band and “Antihelion” is their seventh release, second on War Anthem Records along with “The Katalyst Of The Katharsis” released in 2014.
Whoever knows and follows the band, will only assume that “Antihelion“, is a logical continuation of their previous works and will expect no surprises. Fortunately, they not only went a step further but they have given us an album of ten tracks {plus an intro} that will certainly satisfy you.
Strong melodic parts and crystal clear guitars ‘’ Create and Annihilate’’ opens the album which also is made the first official video of the album. Fast, sharp and with obvious references to the old school Scandinavian spirit is the self-titled track “Antihelion”, with wonderful riffs and dark, exciting atmosphere.
“If you’re into the old MARDUK or DARK FUNERAL, you will mostly appreciate this release.”
Next up “The Bone Trumpet”, “Leveller of Kingdoms”, “Apollyon Nadir”, great songs that will consume you with their immediate and catchy sound. Melodic and full of aggression, without allowing the melodic parts or the tracks take anything out of their straightforward intensity and power.
Five more tracks “Flight of the Sinistral Witch”, “Der Aether Schwerer Erde”, “To Sear the Heavens”, “Nordic Tunes of Fenrir”, “First Son of Flame”, keep the same spirit, black metal at its peak, with obvious influences from the thrash and traditional heavy metal scene and thanks to the production, everything sounds perfect.
If you’re into the old MARDUK or DARK FUNERAL, you will mostly appreciate this release, which does not overcome “The Katalyst Of The Katharsis”, but is a definitely a versatile record and above all, a typical UNLIGHT release. Fans of atmospheric, sophisticated black metal, can purchase this album without a doubt.