The fourth album from Malist, the solo project of Russian artist Ovfrost, is described as ‘an exploration of war, existence and death. A personal grim journey drenched in misanthropy, this longplay presents a darker side of Malist as never heard before.’.
While the first three albums made up a trilogy, ‘As I Become Darkness’, represents a new beginning on his musical path. The Black Metal of Malist conveys a sense of melancholy but also features furious tremolo riffs that often feel more Finnish than Norwegian.
Overall, it is a solid album.
