WAMPYRINACHT - We Will Be Watching: Les Cultes de Satan et les Mystères de la Mort (12" LP)
Greece | Black
Detailed Description
Originally released in 2017 and ever since sold out on all formats. A carefully remastered version, that provides an enhanced expience of the band's trademark sound. Five epic charges of Black Witching Metal, picturing a sinister and somber landscape of Sabbatical gatherings, Black Masses and Diabolical pacts, straight from the womb of the '90s underground!
Fifteen years in the making, Wampyrinacht's long-awaited debut full-length stands as a testament to the band's vision and perseverance. Seamlessly blending ferocious speed metal rhythms, haunting Hellenic black metal atmospheres, and moments of neoclassical virtuosity, the album delivers an experience that is both ambitious and uniquely captivating. Each track unfolds like a masterwork of dynamic storytelling, where moods and tempos shift with purpose—ranging from doom-laden dirges to ethereal, keyboard-driven passages, before erupting back into blistering black metal.
The album’s cohesion amidst its intricate complexity is a feat in itself. While genre-blending can often feel disjointed, Necrolord and Mantus craft compositions that flow effortlessly, creating an experience that feels deliberate rather than chaotic. Each song brims with enough detail and quality to demand repeat listens, rewarding listeners with layers of discovery each time.
Adding to the album's brilliance are Necrolord's commanding vocals, which perfectly embody the spirit of the music. The production strikes a fine balance, offering clarity without sacrificing the raw edge that black metal purists cherish. Aesthetically, the choice to pair Luis Falero's "Witches on the Sabbath" with minimalist typography is a masterstroke, encapsulating the album's dark, sophisticated essence.
This release is a remarkable addition to the pantheon of Hellenic black metal, standing tall alongside recent triumphs from Cult of Eibon, Caedes Cruenta, and others. For fans of this distinct style, Wampyrinacht has delivered an album that is nothing short of extraordinary—an opus well worth the wait.
