Welterwerk - Drottnar

Drottnar is an intriguing oddity in the black metal world, but one that proves why there aren't more bands playing this style. Best described as a technical black metal band, something that seems to go against black metal's ethos for atmosphere and gritty simplicity over showmanship, there's an inevitable death metal influence that takes over at times, leaving the harsh vocals and guitar tone the only real traces of the traditional black metal sound amidst the meandering guitar lines. In truth, this isn't an astoundingly technical release, and it still relies on the repetition of ideas. It's loud, heavy and a little varied, but it doesn't really serve to ...  Read the complete review