Microcosmos - Drudkh

Forgotten Legends - Drudkh

hypnotic mid-paced, nature-themed black metal. They share aspects of their sound with their much harsher sister band, Hate Forest, however whereas Hate Forest s sound is very cold and unforgiving, Drudkh lean towards a warmer, autumnal sound, with an emphasis on melancholy and sadness rather than freezing hatred. The band s name is Sanskrit for wood , and Drudkh excel at creating depressive yet beautiful atmosphere akin to being alone in a forest in the autumn at sunset. This theme is also present in the artwork, which here,as with many of Drudkh s albums, depicts a forest painted in oranges, golds, and browns, and also in the songtitles (see below). The album ...

Forgotten Legends - Drudkh

hypnotic mid-paced, nature-themed black metal. They share aspects of their sound with their much harsher sister band, Hate Forest, however whereas Hate Forest s sound is very cold and unforgiving, Drudkh lean towards a warmer, autumnal sound, with an emphasis on melancholy and sadness rather than freezing hatred. The band s name is Sanskrit for wood , and Drudkh excel at creating depressive yet beautiful atmosphere akin to being alone in a forest in the autumn at sunset. This theme is also present in the artwork, which here,as with many of Drudkh s albums, depicts a forest painted in oranges, golds, and browns, and also in the songtitles (see below). The album ...

Blood In Our Wells - Drudkh

number with a fast beat and celebratory, folky riffing, before switching down to a slower tempo and slowly ploughing a deep furrow of the epic, sorrowful, heathen black metal that Drudkh do so well. The album is more cinematic and dramatic than its predecessors, and is respendent with hugely moving sections, full of sadness, loss, stoic pride and even joy. The album presentation completes the experience, with both the cd itself and the accompanying booklet being covered in beautiful depictions forest scenes painted in watercolours, as well as a melancholy album cover that reminds of the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Ukranian history is once again the theme and the ...

Blood In Our Wells - Drudkh

number with a fast beat and celebratory, folky riffing, before switching down to a slower tempo and slowly ploughing a deep furrow of the epic, sorrowful, heathen black metal that Drudkh do so well. The album is more cinematic and dramatic than its predecessors, and is respendent with hugely moving sections, full of sadness, loss, stoic pride and even joy. The album presentation completes the experience, with both the cd itself and the accompanying booklet being covered in beautiful depictions forest scenes painted in watercolours, as well as a melancholy album cover that reminds of the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder. Ukranian history is once again the theme and the ...

Autumn Aurora - Drudkh

Autumn Aurora, the follow up to Drudkh s hugely atmospheric debut Forgotten Legends , builds upon the debut s formula of sad, hypnotic, Burzumesqe riffs and reflective, mid-paced pagan black metal in a number of interesting ways. The songs have a folkier, more energetic edge this time round, with dynamic, even upbeat folk riffs taking a prominent role throughout, these often building to unrestrained melodic guitar solos that add a more hopeful and cheery dimension to the band s otherwise rather sorrowful sound. This is contrasted well with more melancholy, downcast sections, particularly on the excellent Sunwheel , which starts off sounding warm and celebratory before ...

Autumn Aurora - Drudkh

Autumn Aurora, the follow up to Drudkh s hugely atmospheric debut Forgotten Legends , builds upon the debut s formula of sad, hypnotic, Burzumesqe riffs and reflective, mid-paced pagan black metal in a number of interesting ways. The songs have a folkier, more energetic edge this time round, with dynamic, even upbeat folk riffs taking a prominent role throughout, these often building to unrestrained melodic guitar solos that add a more hopeful and cheery dimension to the band s otherwise rather sorrowful sound. This is contrasted well with more melancholy, downcast sections, particularly on the excellent Sunwheel , which starts off sounding warm and celebratory before ...