Full Length Review: Windhelm "Au Crespuscule de l‘Existence" (Drakkar Productions) by Daniel Ryan

Band: Windhelm

Country: France

Genre: Black metal

Full length: Au Crespuscule de l‘Existence

Format: Digital, limited edition CD (sold out), limited edition cassette (sold out), Windhelm new pack (sold out)

Label: Drakkar Productions

Release date: April 15, 2022

Being one of the few exceptional French BM bands to get it done right is Windhelm. The spooky opening to the shredding riffs along with keys & organs really lays out the style you should expect to hear here. The first time hearing this black metal band reminds me of memories of listening to plenty of Les Legions Noires & Moevot. The vocal style also keeps things interesting while the guitars have a darkest atmosphere that is like the scales on a scorpions back. All instruments are played by Aldric on this album and showcases some of his best material to date. My favorite track I would have to say is Sous le Banniere Funebre for its feverish and cold riffs. Cursed and wretched Windhelm will leave a mark on the French black metal scene and has already. Check the latest album out here! -Daniel Ryan

Lineup:

Aldric: Lyrics, vocals, all instruments

Track list:

1. Prélude...Une Offrande

2. Sur les Chemins Tordus de la Nuit

3. Sous la Bannière Funèbre

4. Les Souvenirs d'une Sombre Existence

5. Boire le Calice de Destruction

6. La Chapelle Oubliée

7. Le Village Endormi

8. Les Anges sans Ailes

9. Le Black Metal est Mort

10. Au Crépuscule de l'Existence

11. L'Eternel M'attend

12. Necronirisme

13. Quand un Âge Prend Fin