BAXAXAXA - Spells From The Crypt... (12" DOUBLE LP)

With Spells from the Crypt, Baxaxaxa offers a striking journey into the very roots of Black Metal, gathering together key recordings from across their history. Formed in southern Germany in 1992, the band quickly carved out their place in the underground with the notorious demo Hellfire, a work that echoed the grim atmosphere of the First Wave while pointing toward the harshness that would soon dominate the Second. This release presents that early material alongside the more recent The Old Evil and the powerful EP Devoted to Him, creating a portrait of a band that has remained faithful to its vision for decades.

The sound is deliberately raw, steeped in the lo-fi traditions that shaped the genre, yet never lacking in atmosphere. Guitars shift between primitive aggression and slower, almost funereal passages, while eerie synths accentuate the sinister mood. The vocals, cloaked in delay and delivered with icy restraint, reinforce the chilling aura that defines Baxaxaxa’s work. Nothing feels excessive; each element serves the music’s intent to summon an atmosphere of darkness and reverence for the old ways.

Spells from the Crypt is more than a collection—it is a testament to unwavering dedication. For listeners who treasure the uncompromising spirit of early Black Metal, this release stands as both a reminder of the past and a confirmation of Baxaxaxa’s enduring presence in the present.