Aegrus - Thy Numinous Darkness (EN)

Aegrus from Finland release their second album with the promising title "Thy Numinous Darkness" via Saturnal Records at the end of Octobre. The band was unknown to me but the sound could convince me after some listening to snap the album up for reviewing.

Already in the beginning the guitar riffs sound in a typical Black Metal way and echo through the space full of energy. Awesome melody curves of the second guitar and often thrashing drums compress skillfully the sound atmosphere. Well, they even work with a second orchestral like voice (Ave Satanas) in the song "Psalms Of Satan". In this song and also often otherwise the variety of the second guitar reminds one of the styles of older Windir titles. "The Black Stream Of Death" is a little bit more massive and upgrades the concoction once again through its alternation.

Aegrus mostly celebrate fast and angry Black Metal that can even score to me with a wide range of playfulness. The clean and clear production reveals the nuances of songwriting and is good to hear. Here one can't listen to underground "cellar" Black Metal noises but rather a forceful and differing wall of black song art. None of the seven titles have weak moments. The album dies away leisurely and abidingly with the awesome instrumental "Transcendence" after 47 minutes.

Conclusion:
The frosty Scandinavian soul of Black Metal was skillfully caught. Aegrus go sharp and mordant about it and create a terrific debut succession that features marked melodious structures. The guys know how to compose delicacies in spite of the harsh. It's another highlight in this genre!

Rating: 9/10

Recommendations: Psalms Of Satan, The Black Stream Of Death, Transcendence