Musta Surma - Kaiken Pyhän Raunioilla

Review by Hannah Lindsay

Musta Surma's album Kaiken Pyhän Raunioilla is a haunting and powerful work of black metal. From the opening track "Majesteettinen Kaaos" to the closing "Unohdettu Hauta", the album immerses the listener in a world of darkness and despair.

The production is raw and unpolished, adding to the album's overall sense of grimness. The guitars are abrasive and the drums thunderous, while the vocals are a mix of harsh screams and guttural growls.

Despite the bleakness of the music, there are moments of beauty to be found. The acoustic interlude in "Kuoleman Kylmä Ikuisuus" is a welcome respite from the onslaught of sound, and the melodic guitar lines in "Tuhkasta Syntyneet" add a touch of melancholy to the proceedings.

Summary by Hannah Lindsay

Kaiken Pyhän Raunioilla is a strong release from Musta Surma. Fans of raw and atmospheric black metal will find much to enjoy here.