Ravencult - Morbid Blood

Ravencult is a band that comes from Greece, a country that is well known for good black metal output. This band is pretty much what I consider to be good, accessible black metal. Now when I say it's accessible I don't mean anything negative by that. What I mean by that is that everything is kinda pretty or melodic on this album (to me). It's pleasing, it's like eating a tasty chocolate bar. First of all the album itself sounds clean and sharp making it sound very modern. There's also no to very little reverb here so it's very in your face, the vocals are raspy screams throughout the album and you can actually hear what the dude is singing about (although this is after you go through it once or twice) and the riffs that are very active, lively and fun. And not to mention the aesthetically pleasing occult cover! Gotta love that.

So yeah, this band is not really big on inventing new wheels but more into refining what works and what is good. Despite being a bit cliche in every regard they still are a joy to listen. Their first album was a bit of a struggle with sound and direction but this one, being their second, seems like they were at home with everything they're doing. Everything fell into its rightful place. Hopefully their next installment will be even better.

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