Argar are a defunct band from Barcelona, Spain, which activated mostly in the late 90s - early 00s. Having released only 3 materials - one demo and two full-lengths, one might easily be mistaken into thinking that this is your typical, cliche-ridden trv, grim black metal band. This would be a horrendous mistake to make, since Argar, albeit a band with deep roots in the grim imagery of black metal bands, have a lot to offer, musically speaking. Their 2001 release, Cwm Annwn, represents one of the most atmospheric, gloomy and dark pieces of black metal I have ever listened to. Their tracks, far from being repetitive or boring, enthrall the listner through the dense atmosphere they envelop. The guitars are typical for low-fi black metal records - raw, and the vocals range from high pitched shrieks to typical black metal growls. They are most easily comparable to the early sounds of Emperor, although they have their own, unique sonority. The drums enhance the album's rapidity and fast rhythms, and the inspired use of keyboards creates a truly grim, solemn atmosphere in all of their songs. All in all, it's a great record really worth listening to. For me, it's honestly been one of the most pleasant surprises of the last months. Score: 8.5 / 10
Band :
Members :
Darshan - bass
Black Et - drums
Gangreal - guitars, bass
Nocturnorz - keyboards
Ur Profanum - vocals
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Year : 2001
Genre : Atmospheric / Symphonic Black metal
Tracklist :
Genre : Atmospheric / Symphonic Black metal
Tracklist :
1. Reborn in utterdarkness (part II) - 08:13
2. Millennium funerarium - 07:55
3. Bloodtears fall from heaven - 06:40
4. Twin of evil - 01:26
5. CWM ANNWN - 05:44
6. Blood Black in the funeral winds - 08:36
7. She, the lady of the abyss - 06:26
8. Travel to Kadath - 02:37
9. Pure Black Hate - 05:41
Total playing time - 53:18
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