With an original release date in 2005, you would end up much like the hapless fellow on the cover should you think Svartsyn had any intention of going soft. Guitarist/vocalist Ornias continues with his form of cold and simply evil Black Metal.
With the returning member bassist Kolgrim in the line-up, the band still maintains much of the harsh atmosphere, but production is slightly better. Don’t take this as a fault, but I feel it is for the slightly more complex songwriting. Gone is the simplistic riffing and a more interesting (??) song structure. It’s almost Thrash-like at times. Much of the Sorhin and Malign vibes remain, but think of early Kreator was much more Black Metal in tone.
