By: Jesse Striewski
I really wanted to give the latest from black metal masters Darkthrone my fullest attention prior to reviewing their latest LP (and with an album cover as epic as the one found here, how could I not?), so I tried to absorb their latest effort It Beckons Us All as best as I possibly could since its release date on April 26.
Again, I don’t make us much time for black metal these days as I once might have, but there’s no denying the greatness of certain acts of the genre like Darkthrone. At this point the guys have undoubtedly perfected their craft, and it shows through on this latest record.
From the beginnings of “Howling Primitive Colonies” to the epic closure of “The Lone Pines of the Lost Planet,” there’s no shortage of the dark lyrics and menacing guitar riffs that define their sound. “Eon 3,” “Black Dawn Affiliation,” and “And In That Moment I knew the Answer” are all further prime examples of this. No doubt a must-listen for any fan of the genre.
Rating: 3.5/5 Stars
