Koldkrypt – Holocauste Global
France
Hessian Firm
“Holocauste
Global” is the second full-length album by the French black metal powerhouse, Koldkrypt.
Their brand of hateful, cold and misanthropic black metal is just what the
doctor ordered. The disc is comprised of eight tracks, with drawn-out
compositions and an atmosphere cold enough to drop temperatures in your room
once you start listening.
Koldkrypt is
unlike any other black metal project I’ve heard before, while at the same time
sounding familiar without fitting into any particular trend. This isn't orthodox
black metal, nor is it second-tier Darkthrone worship, or some war metal-like stuff –
it's simply black metal without gimmicks; straight to the point, like a bullet
to the head.
There
is an epic quality to the riffs on this release, which at times evokes images
of medieval battles and castles in some frostbitten kingdom. The atmosphere has
an apocalyptic feel to it, combined with well-written compositions and
hate-filled vocals.
A
lot of emphasis is placed on guitars on this recording, and I must say the guy
is really proficient, as he incorporates a lot of intricate melodies that
sometimes border on the virtuosity of power metal, but they work well as they
convey a lot of depth.
The mix of harsh elements with sombre guitar melodies
works well, although don't mistake this for a post-black metal outfit trying to
unite people around some lame environmental theme. Here is a quote that
illustrates the misanthropic and anti-human nature of the music:
“The release is driven by hate, but not by hate for
any one group of people within society, or the fact that society even exists at
all. Typhus X directs caustic hatred towards humanity as a whole, drawing attention
to our shortcomings and failures as a species”
In
light of that, it should come as no surprise that Typhus X covered Zyklon B's
'Warfare', and to say the cover is sick is an understatement; Koldkrypt's
version absolutely honors the original. This record is driven by pure visceral
and primal aggression, while also showing a certain level of virtuosity that
showcases the phenomenal talent behind this project. Fans of Scandinavian black
metal from the '90s will love this project. As I listened to this, I was
reminded of bands like Kvist, Arckanum, and Zemial. Even so, Koldkrypt does not sound like those
bands, although they do emit a similar energy.
This
is apocalyptic, vitriolic, and well-executed black metal that will appeal to
those with a disdain for trends and the mainstream. It is time to celebrate the
end of your worthless existence with this soundtrack. Rejoice! (HT)