Style: black metal, dungeon synth
Primary Emotions/Themes: An epic autographical chronicle of the denizens of the Stormkeep
Thoughts: Dungeon synth mixed with black metal is not a new creation under the sun. Rather it is one of the more common unions found within both of their respective genres. Black metal artists are well known for forays in the realms of the dungeons, and the dungeon dwellers will oftentimes venture into the forest to cast their metallic ways. Stormkeep has managed to find a deep equilibrium between these two styles.
There are four opus on this short album. The first three are excellent black metal tracks that intertwine keyboards in the style of the dungeon masters. It's so well done that I venture to say that these tracks would be a mere shadow of themselves if they lacked the keyboards. This is an integral part of the Stormkeep's sound, and they utilize it to the fullest.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And so it is with this album. The band focuses strongly on its melodic components and we as listeners are rewarded greatly for our attentiveness. These songs are some of the best the band has ever put together. The band even pay tribute to the synthmasters in the final track where the delve into the dungeons themselves. Any fan of either epic black metal or dungeon synth would do themselves well to give this album a listen.
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