Review: Withering Emptiness - The Fall of Yggdrasil
Withering Emptiness' The Fall of Yggdrasil (8/10). This traditional Melodic Black Metal album captures the strong Scandinavian sound. Read the full review!
Band: Withering Emptiness
EP: The Fall of Yggdrasil
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Finland
Label: Independent
Released: May 20, 2025
Introduction
Withering Emptiness is a Finnish black metal band formed in August 2024.
The Album
Tracklist:
- Hellheimr
- Morningstar
- Wolfbane
- Yggdrasil
The Fall of Yggdrasil opens with “Hellheimr”, a captivating and melodic instrumental track featuring orchestral elements and some cool chanting bits. It's an extremely cinematic piece and a very befitting intro to an album. The next track of the EP “Morningstar” wastes no time at all in letting us know what we are in for here. This is melodic black metal. Gripping, catchy riffs and hooks. The vocals are quite unique here and I rather enjoy them. They're very reminiscent of folk metal vocals, albeit with some heavier contrasting growls and screams. “Wolfbane” follows suit, again with more catchy melodic riffage. The guitar work on the EP is probably my favorite aspect of it. It's groove heavy and has some great melodies. The closing track “Yggdrasil” is my personal favorite off the EP.
Conclusion
It's a great debut EP. However rather short, it's a satisfying listen, leaving you wanting more. It's cohesive and offers up some great production. The music itself is an interesting blend of melodic black metal, thrash, and folk. Looking forward to hearing a full length album in the hopefully near future.
BMZ Rating: 7 out of 10
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