2 Jan 2021

EP REVIEW: Grimcult - Revelation of Sinister Flame (2020)



Grimcult - Revelation of Sinister Flame (2020) 

Poland 

Putrid Cult


Grimcult is a Polish one-man Black Metal project situated in Ireland and “Revelation of Sinister Flame” is their debut mini-album released by Putrid Cult. “Nobody” – the warrior behind the music – understands perfectly well how to conjure an epic and cold atmosphere that transports you back to the glorious '90s, reminding us of bands like Graveland, Mutiilation, (old) Behemoth, etc. Simply put, this is Black Metal made by someone with a proper understanding of what the genre is all about and it can be heard in the music as each song conveys that cold, dark mood redolent of all the classics from the second wave. I especially like the fusion of synths in the songs as I feel that it adds another dimension to the music. The songs would've lacked depth without the synths. Obviously, this isn't a masterpiece or anything ground-breaking, but the overall result is auspicious enough to garner some appreciation from Black Metal diehards. If you like well-executed Black Metal in the traditional vein, then you will undoubtedly enjoy “Revelation of Sinister Flame.”  (HT)