Digging Deeper: Austria
Digging Deeper: Austria. This guide investigates Austria's black metal scene, pioneered by Abigor and Summoning. It highlights current gems like Schauer, Misanthropic Might (War BM), Alastor, VarulV (Raw BM), and Rivendell (Folk/Epic BM). Read more.
In this series, we have a look at some bands that necessarily does not get as much attention as they deserve. It will be based on particular countries, sub-genres or scenes, this is our dig into the snow-covered hills of Austria.
Influenced by the Norwegian second wave, bands like Abigor and Summoning pioneered the Austrian scene. Known for incorporating atmospheric and introspective elements, other notable bands include Bethlehem, Dornenreich, and Belphegor. Austrian black metal often explores themes of folklore, nature, and mysticism. Let's dig a bit deeper in the search for some uncovered gems;
Schauer:
Atmospheric without being soft, melodic without loosing their edge, Schauer has all the right elements that's keeps our callous hearts beating for black metal.
Support Schauer here: https://kvltundkaosproductions.bandcamp.com/album/abschied
Misanthropic Might:
War-themed Austrian black metal. What could possibly go wrong? These guys delivers the goods.
Support Misanthropic Might here: https://misanthropicmight.bandcamp.com/album/feindt
Alastor:
Nature, mysticism, and darkness goes hand in hand for these guys. Their overall sound takes inspiration from the Nordic scenes, but still making it their own.
Support Alastor here: https://alastorinthewoods.bandcamp.com/album/umava-2019
VarulV:
Raw, aggressive, like a wounded wolf. Listen to this when you need some motivation to run fast as fuck through the forest.
Support VarulV here: https://varulvaustria.bandcamp.com/album/kerker-todt-und-teyfl
Rivendell:
Epic, one man folk black metal. When you require more summoning in your life.
Support Rivendell here: https://rivendell.bandcamp.com/track/the-voyage
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