TRIUMPHANT · Herald The Unsung | BLACK LP

Black vinyl. Issued with a 12" printed insert and a poster housed in a gatefold sleeve.

Background information about 'Herald The Unsung'

There are records that simply demand your full attention, and then there are records like Triumphant's "Herald The Unsung" — a beast that grabs you by the throat from the very first riff and doesn't let go until the wax runs out. This black metal onslaught from the underground is anything but background noise. From the moment "Triumfator" kicks in with its raw, razor-sharp tremolo picking and thunderous drumming, you know you're in for something special.

The quartet from the shadows knows their craft inside out. Tracks like "Nachzehrer" and "Necromantic Force" weave a tapestry of blistering speed and grim atmosphere that recalls the golden era of the second wave, yet feels utterly alive and present. The production is raw enough to keep it real, but clear enough to let every sinister riff and guttural roar cut through. "Fullmoon Over Transylvania" is a standout — a mid-tempo crusher with an almost anthemic quality that will have you raising your horned hand in the dark. The title track "Herald The Unsung" closes the A-side with a relentless fury that sets the stage for the B-side's deeper dive into occult-tinged darkness. This is black metal played with conviction, not trend-chasing. It's dirty, it's aggressive, and it's absolutely essential for anyone who still believes in the power of underground metal.

For fans of:
Dissection, Watain, Marduk, Dark Funeral

Track listing

A1. Triumfator
A2. Nachzehrer
A3. Zivot Ispod Obrnutog Krsta
A4. Necromantic Force
A5. Devotion
B1. Nightfall
B2. Fullmoon Over Transylvania
B3. Herald The Unsung
B4. Triumphant

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