The Wild Hunt
[ Vinyl / 12" Album Coloured Vinyl (Limited Edition) ]

With their latest offering, "The Wild Hunt," Swedish black metal band Watain have truly unleashed their inner beasts and crafted an album that is as ferocious as it is haunting. From the opening track, "Night Vision," it is clear that Watain mean business. The relentless guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and guttural vocals create a cacophony of sound that is both mesmerising and terrifying. But it's not all doom and gloom on this record. Tracks like "Outlaw" and "The Child Must Die" offer a glimpse of Watain's more melodic side, with soaring guitar solos and haunting melodies that will stay with you long after the album has finished. One of the standout tracks on the album is the title track, "The Wild Hunt." Clocking in at over ten minutes long, this epic song takes the listener on a journey through the darkest depths of Watain's twisted imaginations. The shifting tempos and intense atmospherics make for a truly immersive listening experience. Overall, "The Wild Hunt" is a triumph for Watain. It showcases the band's expert musicianship and uncompromising vision, cementing their status as one of the most exciting acts in black metal today. Just make sure you listen to it with the lights on.