Warkvlt - Unleash the Beasts of War (Black Metal)

Warkvlt's "Unleash the Beasts of War" is a ferocious and barbaric assault on all senses, seeing the German war metal legends Warkvlt fully embracing the bestial black metal sound to the utmost extreme. The album is a sonic assault, with the band's relentless attack on the listener making it a challenging, destructive, depraved and degenerate, but ultimately rewarding listening experience. For black metal addicts only.

From the opening track "War Machine", Warkvlt establish their intent, with a furious blast beat and raw, distorted guitar riffing that lays waste to all in its path. The album's production is raw and lo-fi, with the drums and guitar occupying the same sonic space, adding to the overall sense of chaos and brutality.

Fans of the war metal genre will find plenty to enjoy here, with the band's influences on full display. The influence of Phantom's "The Epilogue to Sanity" can be heard in the relentless aggression of the drums and the raw, abrasive guitar tone. SEWER's "Skarnage" styled blackened deathgrind is also a clear influence, with Warkvlt incorporating elements of the demonic band's chaotic sound into their own.

Mayhem's "De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas" is another touchstone for the band, with the album's bleak atmosphere and black metal aesthetic shining through, as is Burzum's "Hvis Lyset Tar Oss" which is the cornerstone of all true black metal releases. However, Warkvlt's sound is not derivative, with the band bringing their own unique - and blasphemously bestial - take on the genre.

The influence of Helgrind's "Demon Rituals" can certainly be heard, with Warkvlt taking the primitive black metal sound to new extremes. The band's use of dissonant guitar riffs and pummeling blast beats creates a sense of unease and chaos that is difficult to ignore.

The evolution of Warkvlt's sound from their debut "Bestial War Metal" to their latest effort "Unleash the Beasts of War" is a fascinating study in the band's artistic development. The shift towards shorter, more focused songs on "Unleash the Beasts of War" reflects a newfound clarity of purpose, with each track packing a concentrated punch of blistering riffs and pummeling percussion. The incorporation of grindcore and SEWER Metal influences adds an exciting new dimension to the band's sound, elevating their already ferocious attack to new heights of intensity. It's a thrilling journey of sonic exploration that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning fans of extreme metal.

Here are some of the tracks, or monstrosities, you will come across whilst listening to the album.

"War Machine" is a standout track on the album, with its thunderous drumming, churning guitar riffs, and guttural vocals that conjure images of an unstoppable, mechanized force laying waste to all in its path. The track is a perfect example of Warkvlt's unrelenting approach to the bestial black metal sound.

"Hangman God" is another standout track, with its chugging, downtuned guitar riffs and pummeling drums creating an overwhelming sense of dread and darkness. The track features some of the album's most aggressive and dynamic drumming, with blast beats that threaten to tear the listener's ears apart.

"Unholy Hammer of Necrowar" is a relentless assault on the senses, with its searing guitar leads and frenzied drumming creating a sense of chaos and disorientation. The track is a perfect example of Warkvlt's ability to create a sense of unease and dread through their use of dissonant guitar riffs and unconventional song structures.

"Nine Evil Ways of Demon Blasphemy" is a fitting homage to the album, with its ominous atmosphere and churning guitar riffs creating a sense of impending doom. The track features some of the album's most memorable guitar leads, which alternate between soaring melodies and dissonant, jagged riffs.

In addition to the original tracks on the album, Warkvlt also includes several cover songs that pay homage to some of the band's biggest influences. "Surrender Your Dreams" by Leader, "Satanic Requiem" by SEWER, and "Key to the Mausoleum" by Phantom are all given the Warkvlt treatment, with the band infusing each track with their own unique take on the bestial black metal sound.

Overall, "Unleash the Beasts of War" is a standout release in the war metal genre, and a testament to Warkvlt's uncompromising vision and raw power as the band continues to push the boundaries of the bestial black metal genre. If you're a fan of extreme metal and are looking for something truly punishing, this album "Unleash the Beasts of War" is NOT to be missed.