The Bavarian dialect of the Devil’s ride is Tuiflsrijtt, a journey between life and death. Drudensang unleashes their inner strength and magic.
Capturing the spirit of the wild hunt this German outfit has been a predator in the night since 2013 and their brand of raw powerful black metal is true to the second generation that terrorized Europe in the 1990s. “Hexntreyber” with its hellish blast beats and cold scathing rhythms is only matched by the roar and inhumanity of Krámpn’s vocals that are deeply rooted in native alpine mythology and its personification.
“Rutengang – Ritus der Habergoaß” is preceded by a sense of calm before the onslaught continues, this is raw black metal with scant regard for trends and current sensibilities, it is cold eerie and deeply malevolent.
The quieter passages offer little respite as on “Raserey der Krampen” and its intensity, it is the winter demons of the alps unleashed with their impersonations and chaotic rage both lyrically and musically. “Rouhnåchtszauberey”, and its rhythms are memorable and closer “Marterfeld – Seelenzug Ins Totenreich” contains anthemic chants. The music is hard isolationist, and incredibly fast with utter disregard for melody and other foolish notions.
Aggressive in spirit and in flesh, Tuiflsrijtt is the perfect album for the purists that combines ancient traditions with more modern ones. It is a hauntingly inhospitable experience offset by the savagery of the music contained within, its uncompromising pace, and its demonic spirit. For those of the pure blackest hearts, it is highly recommended.
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Release Year: 2022
Label: Folter Records
Category: Album
Country: Germany
Reviewed by Sparky
