KEKHT ARÄKH - Pale Swordsman [METALLIC SILVER] · LP

Metallic silver vinyl.

Background information über 'Pale Swordsman [METALLIC SILVER]'

Kekht Aräkh delivers a haunting and atmospheric journey through the darker realms of black metal with "Pale Swordsman". This release showcases the project's ability to weave together traditional black metal elements with ethereal, almost dreamlike passages that transport listeners into shadowy landscapes. The album opens with an ominous "Intro" before diving into the razor-sharp "Thorns" and the evocative "Night Descends", establishing a sonic palette that balances aggression with melancholic beauty. Tracks like "In the Garden" and "Amor" reveal the band's more introspective side, while maintaining the raw intensity that defines their sound.

The second half of the album continues this mesmerizing blend with "Nocturne" and "Amid the Stars" creating vast atmospheric soundscapes, before the delicate yet haunting "Lily" and crystalline "Crystal" lead into the epic finale "Swordsman". The production maintains that perfect balance between clarity and the necessary rawness that gives black metal its emotional impact. Each track flows seamlessly into the next, creating an immersive experience that feels both ancient and timeless.

For fans of: Paysage d'Hiver, Blut Aus Nord, Wolves in the Throne Room, and Alcest

Track listing

1. Intro
2. Thorns
3. Night Descends
4. In the Garden
5. Amor
6. Nocturne
7. Amid the Stars
8. Lily
9. Crystal
10. Swordsman

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